Systems Engineering, Integration and Test Manager

About the role

Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidate must meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in developing and optimizing processes that improve execution efficiency and ensure consistent on-time delivery of complex technical projects.
• Proven ability to lead the transition of systems from proof of concept to full-scale production deployment, aligning technical execution with strategic objectives.
• Proven expertise in software engineering including the integration of software components developed by multiple organizations.
• Track record of partnering closely with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless handoff of systems, clear documentation, and production readiness.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle, system requirements verification, and test program execution.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Hire, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering professional growth and ensuring high morale.
• Build a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability within the team.

Technical Management

• Establish execution discipline through effective planning, milestone tracking, and proactive issue resolution to ensure timely delivery of commitments.
• Provide technical guidance on integration and test development of the system and product designs.
• Lead the transition of systems from prototype to production by establishing and refining processes that ensure scalability, repeatability, and production readiness.

Project Execution

• Oversee multiple projects and system deliveries, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and with high quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mission Application developers, Systems Engineering, program managers, operations/manufacturing, supply chain and business development leaders to align on objectives and deliverables.

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide clear and concise updates to stakeholders, including project status, risks and milestones.
• Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments to ensure alignment and transparency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing execution discipline and delivery accountability across cross-functional teams to achieve predictable, high-impact outcomes.
• Experience integrating heterogeneous software applications, including those programmed in different languages, into an integrated SW/HW product.
• Experience with test equipment, instrumentation, and scripting tools.
• Capability to analyze test data, troubleshoot system-level issues, and drive resolution through cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of CMOSS, SOSA, MORA, Communication Waveforms (TSM, Silvus)
• 12+ years of experience in integration and test engineering, preferably in the defense electronics or aerospace industry.

Education

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Benefits

Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries and immediately vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage options for the employee, and 75% coverage for dependents’ medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, as well as a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest.