Systems Engineering Manager Verified today
About Sidus Space
Sidus Space is an innovative space and defense technology company offering satellite manufacturing, technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. Headquartered on Florida's Space Coast, we operate a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility with easy access to nearby launch facilities.
The Role
The Systems Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for system architecture, requirements development, integration, test, and verification of complex aerospace and embedded systems. This position is approximately 80% technical leadership and hands-on engineering, and 20% people and project management.
Candidates may come from various backgrounds: satellites, embedded systems, electronics development, mission systems, aviation, defense hardware, or similar engineering domains. The role emphasizes strong systems thinking, cross-functional leadership, and ownership of technical execution rather than mastery of any specific domain.
Technical Leadership (80%)
- Lead systems engineering activities including requirements development, interface definition, trade studies, architecture development, and verification planning.
- Lead or contribute to Integrated Product Teams driving subsystem development, integration, and verification.
- Oversee the integration and test of complex systems involving hardware, software, and mechanical components; guide issue resolution and risk management.
- Support development of electronics, embedded systems, mission hardware, or similar technologies based on candidate background.
- Ensure documentation quality across requirements, verification artifacts, test results, and configuration management.
- Participate in R&D and advanced development as needed; may serve as Principal Investigator depending on experience.
- Provide technical direction to teams and act as decision authority when resolving engineering issues.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and mission partners to maintain alignment on technical expectations.
- Support business development activities such as technical proposals, white papers, and concept development.
Management and Leadership (20%)
- Supervise, mentor, and grow a small engineering team; guide professional development and foster collaboration.
- Coordinate schedules, resources, risks, and technical reporting for ongoing programs.
- Promote effective communication across engineering, program management, manufacturing, and external partners.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in systems engineering, system integration, embedded systems, aerospace/defense hardware, electronics development, or similar complex engineering domains.
- Experience leading technical efforts, project teams, or IPT-like groups.
- Experience with systems engineering lifecycle tools such as DOORS, CRADLE, DevOps platforms, or equivalents.
Desired Skills and Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will be a strong fit:
- Satellite system development or spaceflight hardware
- Embedded systems or FPGA-based designs
- Electronics/PCB development
- Mission systems, avionics, or defense hardware integration
- Environmental and qualification testing
- RF, power electronics, or high-speed digital systems
Work Environment
This position is 100% onsite, located in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Travel required less than 10%.
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work involving occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and movement about the work center.
- Daily computer use including laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headset.
Total Rewards and Perks
- Competitive salary
- Best-in-class benefit program with generous employer-paid portion
- 401(k) matching on day one
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program
- Adjustable stand-up desks and onsite food trucks
- Company social events
Eligibility Requirements
- All candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen.
- This position requires access to onsite locations managing Unclassified Information, Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. You must provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship.
- Sidus Space is a drug-free workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met.