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Senior Manager, Systems Engineering | Aerospace & Defense Leadership | Waco, TX
Senior Manager, Systems Engineering
📍 Waco, Texas (Onsite)
🕒 9/80 Schedule – Every Other Friday Off
💰 $190,000 - $220,000 Base Salary
🚚 Relocation Assistance Available
✈️ Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Mission Systems
👥 Engineering Leadership Opportunity
Lead High-Impact Engineering Teams Supporting Advanced Aerospace & Defense Programs
An industry-leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Systems Engineering to lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting complex aircraft modification, systems integration, mission systems, and advanced technology programs.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who combines strong technical depth with proven people leadership, strategic planning, and program execution capabilities.
You'll oversee teams responsible for the design, integration, and delivery of sophisticated systems supporting both military and commercial customers while playing a key role in shaping departmental strategy, workforce planning, technical excellence, and long-term business growth.
If you're passionate about leading engineers, solving complex technical challenges, influencing organizational strategy, and delivering mission-critical solutions, this role offers outstanding visibility, responsibility, and career progression.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is not a traditional engineering management role.
You'll operate at the intersection of engineering leadership, program execution, customer engagement, workforce planning, and strategic business growth.
You'll help define how engineering teams support future programs, influence hiring and staffing strategies, drive technical excellence, and partner directly with senior leadership to ensure successful program execution.
Highlights include:
Lead multiple engineering teams supporting complex aerospace and defense programs
Direct influence on departmental strategy and workforce growth
High visibility with executive leadership and customers
Opportunity to shape future engineering capabilities and talent development
Significant involvement in proposal development and business growth initiatives
Exposure to both military and commercial aviation programs
Strong technical and leadership career progression opportunities
What You'll Be Doing
Engineering Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of Systems Engineers and technical professionals
Create a culture focused on technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Establish training and professional development plans to support long-term organizational goals
Support employee growth, performance management, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
Foster strong collaboration across engineering, program management, operations, and customer teams
Strategic Workforce Planning
Forecast engineering resource requirements based on current and future program demand
Develop hiring strategies and workforce plans to support business growth
Lead recruiting efforts and participate in candidate selection processes
Ensure teams are appropriately staffed to meet program commitments and customer expectations
Support long-term capability development across the engineering organization
Program & Technical Leadership
Provide leadership and oversight across multiple engineering programs and integration efforts
Partner closely with Program Managers and Project Engineers to ensure successful execution
Review engineering schedules, budgets, risks, and resource allocations
Support engineering teams throughout the full program lifecycle
Ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements, budgets, and schedules
Systems Engineering Excellence
Lead and review systems engineering activities including:
Requirements analysis
System architecture development
Trade studies
System integration planning
Verification and validation activities
Technical baseline management
Ensure customer requirements are translated into clear, verifiable system-level requirements
Review engineering trade studies for technical accuracy, completeness, and feasibility
Support development of complex integrated system architectures
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a key technical leader during customer interactions
Build strong relationships with military, government, commercial, and internal stakeholders
Present technical information to executive leadership, customers, and engineering teams
Represent the organization during technical reviews, program meetings, and customer engagements
Facilitate collaboration between engineering, program management, and customers to ensure alignment and success
Business Growth & Proposal Support
Support new business capture activities and proposal development efforts
Participate in labor estimating, Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation, and technical proposal development
Contribute to growth strategies and future program planning
Support investment planning and technical roadmap development
Department Operations & Financial Management
Manage departmental budgets and overhead spending
Ensure engineering teams have the tools, resources, and infrastructure required to succeed
Monitor departmental performance against strategic goals and operating plans
Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the organization
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 12 years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's Degree
OR
Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience with an advanced degree
Previous engineering leadership or management experience
Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and methodologies
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Highly Preferred Experience
Systems Engineering
Requirements management
System architecture development
Trade study execution and evaluation
System integration
Verification & validation
Technical baseline management
Full engineering lifecycle experience
Leadership & Program Management
Functional management experience
IPT (Integrated Product Team) leadership
Workforce planning and hiring
Resource forecasting
Budget management
Engineering operations leadership
Strategic planning and execution
Business Development
Proposal development
Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation
Technical volume development
Customer engagement and presentations
Aerospace, Defense & Mission Systems
Experience supporting:
Aircraft modification programs
Avionics integration
Mission systems
Defense platforms
Government programs
Complex system integration efforts
Cybersecurity Experience
Experience supporting cybersecurity-focused engineering teams or cybersecurity programs is considered a strong plus.
Leadership Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strategic thinking and planning
Exceptional problem-solving abilities
Strong business acumen
Critical thinking and sound decision-making
Team leadership and coaching skills
Executive-level communication capabilities
Accountability and ownership mentality
Ability to influence across multiple functions and stakeholder groups
Security & Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Preferred
Active Secret Clearance
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Base Salary: $190,000 - $220,000
Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Paid time off and company holidays
Professional development opportunities
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Interview travel reimbursement
Long-term career advancement opportunities
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead talented engineering teams working on complex, high-visibility aerospace and defense programs that have a direct impact on mission success.
You'll help shape engineering strategy, influence future business growth, develop the next generation of engineering talent, and work alongside some of the industry's most respected technical professionals.
If you're an experienced engineering leader looking for a role that combines technical depth, people leadership, business impact, and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Lead Electrical Engineer – Aircraft Systems Integration | Aerospace & Defense | Waco, TX
Lead Electrical Engineer – Aircraft Systems Integration
📍 Waco, Texas (100% Onsite)
💰 $150,000 - $170,000 Base Salary
🚚 Relocation Assistance Available
🕒 9/80 Schedule – Every Other Friday Off
✈️ Aerospace, Defense & Aircraft Modification Programs
Design the Systems That Power Mission-Critical Aircraft
An industry-leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support advanced aircraft modification and systems integration programs.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys hands-on engineering, solving complex integration challenges, and seeing their designs deployed on real-world aircraft platforms.
You'll play a key role in the design, integration, testing, and verification of aircraft electrical systems, supporting major avionics upgrades, mission system integrations, power distribution systems, and aircraft modernization initiatives.
Whether your experience comes from aerospace, transportation, automotive, military vehicles, rail, heavy equipment, industrial controls, or other complex electrical systems environments, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise to some of the most advanced airborne platforms in operation today.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This isn't a desk-only design role.
You'll be involved throughout the full engineering lifecycle—from requirements and design through integration, troubleshooting, aircraft testing, and operational deployment.
You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams while gaining direct exposure to aircraft systems, advanced avionics technologies, and mission-critical defense programs.
Highlights include:
Work directly on operational aircraft platforms
Lead complex electrical integration and modification projects
Design and validate aircraft power and signal interfaces
Participate in lab testing and aircraft testing activities
Influence technical solutions and engineering decisions
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
Outstanding long-term growth opportunities within aerospace and defense
What You'll Be Doing
Aircraft Electrical Systems Design
Design and develop electrical integration solutions for aircraft modification programs
Support avionics upgrades and aircraft systems modernization initiatives
Develop electrical interface designs and power distribution solutions
Apply electrical requirements and design standards to complex integration efforts
Generate professional engineering drawings, documentation, and technical reports
Systems Integration & Verification
Support integration of electrical, avionics, and mission systems
Evaluate wiring architectures, signal interfaces, and power requirements
Verify electrical interfaces and system compatibility
Troubleshoot integration issues and identify root causes
Support hardware installation and aircraft modification activities
Testing & Validation
Develop electrical test plans and verification procedures
Conduct testing in laboratory and aircraft environments
Analyze test results and resolve technical issues
Support qualification, acceptance, and operational testing activities
Ensure systems meet performance and customer requirements
Technical Leadership
Serve as a technical leader within the Electrical Engineering team
Support project planning, budget tracking, and schedule management
Mentor and develop junior engineers
Coordinate activities across engineering disciplines
Drive technical excellence and engineering best practices
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
AND
Minimum 9 years of relevant engineering experience
OR
Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
OR
13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Required Technical Experience
Electrical systems integration
Wiring and signal interface design
Electrical design for complex systems
Troubleshooting and verification testing
Interface control and systems integration activities
Experience with at least one electrical CAD platform
CAD Tool Experience
Experience with one or more of the following:
Visual Engineer
AutoCAD Electrical
Capital Harness
Similar electrical design and harness development tools
Highly Preferred Experience
Wire Harness & Interconnect Design
Candidates with experience in:
Wire harness design
Electrical routing
Connector selection
Signal integrity
Power distribution systems
Interface design
will be especially attractive.
Industry-specific aerospace experience is not required. Candidates from other complex engineering environments with strong electrical integration backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Aerospace & Military Standards
Exposure to any of the following is beneficial:
SAE AS50881
MIL-STD-704
MIL-E-7016
SAE ARP4754
MIL-STD-461
MIL-STD-810
MIL-STD-882
MIL-HDBK-516
Additional Preferred Experience
Aircraft systems integration
Avionics upgrades
Military aircraft modification programs
Power distribution systems
Digital and analog signal interfaces
System troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Engineering leadership or task leadership experience
Technical Knowledge Areas
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of:
Digital and analog signal interfaces
Voltage drop considerations
Timing requirements
Data communications and handshaking protocols
Electrical power distribution
System-level integration challenges
Verification and validation processes
Work Environment
This role combines office, laboratory, and aircraft environments.
Candidates should be comfortable:
Working directly on aircraft
Operating in aircraft hangars
Climbing into and around aircraft
Supporting installation and test activities
Working in confined areas when necessary
Participating in hands-on troubleshooting efforts
Security Requirements
Candidates must:
Be U.S. Citizens
Be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance
Preferred
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Travel & Schedule
✈️ Less than 10% travel
🕒 9/80 Schedule
Enjoy every other Friday off while supporting exciting aerospace programs.
Occasional overtime may be required based on program schedules and testing activities.
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Base Salary: $150,000 - $170,000
Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Paid time off and company holidays
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Interview travel reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Long-term career advancement within a growing aerospace organization
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to work on highly visible aircraft modernization and systems integration programs where your engineering expertise will directly influence the performance, reliability, and capability of mission-critical aircraft.
You'll join a team that values technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning while offering exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and complex engineering challenges.
If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong systems integration and wire harness design experience looking for your next career-defining opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
M/E Engineer III (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering) – Austin, TX
M/E Engineer III (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering)
📍 Location: Austin, Texas
🏠 Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote Per Week)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Exceptional Candidates
Overview
A nationally recognized construction and engineering organization is seeking an experienced M/E Engineer III to support the design, analysis, estimating, commissioning, and construction execution of complex mechanical and electrical building systems.
This role works closely with preconstruction, project management, field operations, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Develop budgetary mechanical and electrical estimates from schematic and design documents.
Evaluate and recommend optimal MEP system solutions.
Perform systems analysis and provide value engineering recommendations.
Coordinate mechanical and electrical scopes throughout bidding and construction phases.
Support project scheduling through system sequencing and constructability planning.
Construction & Commissioning
Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Review and approve shop drawings and submittals.
Lead commissioning activities, including:
Pre-functional checklists
Functional testing procedures
Performance verification
Deficiency resolution
Generate and manage commissioning plans and documentation.
Quality & Project Support
Review design documents and identify constructability or quality concerns.
Assist with subcontractor evaluations and bid analysis.
Support quality control initiatives throughout project execution.
Create innovative tools and process improvements to enhance project delivery.
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor junior engineers and project team members.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Related Engineering Discipline
Experience
5+ years of construction and/or engineering experience preferred.
Experience supporting commercial construction projects involving MEP systems.
Required Skills
✔ Mechanical & Plumbing Systems
✔ Electrical Systems
✔ Construction Estimating
✔ Commissioning & Startup
✔ Constructability Reviews
✔ Shop Drawings & Submittals
✔ Project Scheduling Support
✔ Value Engineering
✔ Quality Control & Inspections
✔ Construction Management Processes
✔ Microsoft Office Suite
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate combines strong technical MEP expertise with hands-on construction experience and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple project teams.
They will possess:
Strong understanding of building mechanical and electrical systems.
Experience with estimating, commissioning, and field execution.
Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
Knowledge of construction means and methods.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Desire to mentor and support junior team members.
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Experience
5–7+ Years
Seniority
Mid-Senior Level
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Industry
Construction / Engineering
Specialization
Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Travel
Occasional
Work Arrangement
Hybrid (1 Remote Day Weekly)
Sponsorship
Not Available
Screening Questions
Are you authorized to work in the United States?
Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?
Do you have experience with both mechanical/plumbing and electrical building systems?
Have you supported commercial construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning?
Do you have experience reviewing design documents, shop drawings, and submittals?
Have you participated in commissioning and functional testing activities?
Do you have at least 5 years of construction and/or engineering experience?
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Work on large-scale commercial construction projects.
Blend of engineering, field operations, commissioning, and project execution.
Opportunity to influence design, constructability, and system performance.
Strong career path toward Senior M/E Engineering leadership.
Collaborative environment with exposure to complex, high-profile projects.
Hybrid work schedule with flexibility and strong professional development opportunities.