Systems Engineering Manager

Avionics Systems & Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership for avionics systems integration, validation, and verification activities.

Lead development of customer, system and component level test plans and cases for airborne and ground‑based avionics applications.

Translate customer, regulatory, and internal requirements into robust, test suites.

Design, develop, and manage system integration, verification, and validation infrastructure.

Serve as a technical authority and advisor to management and customers on avionics systems IV&V topics.

Ensure adherence to applicable aviation standards, certification objectives, and industry best practices for safety and quality.

Delivery, Integration & Certification Support

Own the system delivery for the overall system, including hardware and software elements, ensuring commitments for quality are met.

Lead resolution of technical challenges encountered during integration and verification phases.

Plan and coordinate system integration and validation activities, including interface definition and test strategies.

Support certification and compliance activities by ensuring proper requirements traceability, verification planning, test execution, and documentation.

Oversee maintenance, debugging, and updates of deployed avionics solutions to ensure continued airworthiness and operational viability.

Develop long‑range technical roadmaps covering platforms, architectures, tools, testing strategies, and documentation needs.

Ensure accurate, timely technical and program reporting.

Develop tools to enhance qualification tech data packages by the use of automation

Team & People Management

Lead, coach, and develop the Systems Engineering team, fostering a strong safety‑first and quality‑driven engineering culture.

Define annual objectives, conduct performance reviews, and identify training and development needs.

Promote consistent application of corporate processes, engineering standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage the team's budget and support major technical and investment decisions.

Collaboration & Communication

Act as the primary interface with internal and external hardware and software development teams, alignment with partners, and stakeholders.

Coordinate expectations, technical interfaces, and delivery timelines across multidisciplinary teams.

Represent projects or programs as an avionics technical spokesperson, including customer reviews and technical presentations.

Annual base salary range: $150,000–$160,000 USD

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.

7+ years of experience in systems and/or software engineering within avionics or aerospace environments, including leadership or technical lead responsibilities.

Demonstrated experience with avionic systems and certification frameworks, such as DO‑160 and system‑level certification processes.

Strong understanding of avionics system and software architectures, with the ability to define cohesive hardware/software solutions.

Experience with single board computers and architectures including x86 and ARM, with the ability to assess performance and capability tradeoffs.

Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems in safety‑critical or embedded environments.

Experience with common avionics and aerospace I/O interfaces, such as Ethernet, ARINC 429, CAN bus, RS‑232/422/485, discrete lines/gpios, and/or related data buses.

Solid understanding of networking concepts, including determinism, redundancy, latency, and certification considerations.

Hands-on experience with Ethernet, IP, and web-based networking

Deep familiarity with IVV tools such as git, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Xray, etc.), scripting (bash, python, etc.), databases (sqlite)

Comfortable working on remote systems via command line (vi, ssh, scp, curl, wget, etc.)

Mechanical aptitude and ability to properly size interconnect wiring, mount equipment, solder/crimp, etc.

Experience with lab test tools such as Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Vector Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Variable Frequency Power Supplies, etc. Proven ability to decompose customer and regulatory requirements into optimized system designs, including block diagrams, technical descriptions, and hardware/software recommendations.

Experience across the entire system development lifecycle, including design, configuration, testing, debugging, implementation, and configuration management.

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions with engineering teams, leadership, partners, and customers

We offer a fantastic benefits package which includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company contribution

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Ongoing growth & development opportunities + access to continuing education through Coursera

Legal & Wellness Assistance through LifeCare

Work Environment

This role operates in indoor settings, including office and warehouse/airplane hangar environments, requiring the use of standard office equipment and safety gear. Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration may occur.

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilat Stellar Blu provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. SBS also takes affirmative action as required by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure diversity and inclusion in our workforce.