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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Manager - **Company:** Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. - **Location:** San Luis Obispo, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Traceability, Information Technology - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/systems-engineering-manager/11120137?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role * BS degree in Engineering (i.e., Systems, Electrical, Aerospace, etc.) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience * 10 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role, with minimum 3 years managerial experience * Aerospace systems engineering experience preferred * Experience writing Systems Safety protocols and ensuring personnel safety during field testing * Experience in taking a product from concept to production with contract manufacturers a plus * Managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle * Experienced in providing weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down * Allocated requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination * Evaluated system performance thresholds and providing direction * Development of instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition * Provided input for model development and simulation analysis * Has developed systems test plans, procedures and reports, reviewed and interpreted customer specification, * MS preferred in Computer Science, Aero-Mechanical Eng., Electrical Eng. Mechanical Eng. * Must be able to provide clear and concise communication (written and oral), as well as provide professional presentations * Familiarity with electronics and systems related to image collection and analysis * Demonstrates clear oral communication and well-organized documentation skills * Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances * Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees * Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision * Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change * Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships * Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity Physical Demands * Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant) * Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent), Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to pass background check. ## Description The Manager, Systems Engineering, is an experienced individual within the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) systems technology or related industry with extensive knowledge performing one's function in a fast-paced organization. As a member of the Engineering management team, the Systems Manager oversees the Systems discipline and participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy, budget, team development and evaluation. Position Responsibilities * Manages a group of systems and test engineering professionals, including budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development * Manages resources to meet project demands * Plans workload for engineering activities * Provides technical expertise and guidance to team to meet applicable deadlines * Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction with both internal and external customers * Manages requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle * Maintain and develop Systems Engineering best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives * Actively manage a high-performing engineering team, providing mentoring, performance evaluations, and structured technical career pathing. * Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions * Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas * Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [It's not easy being green](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/558-it-s-not-easy-being-green) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)