Systems Engineering Manager - Frederick, MD

Recently named by Newsweek as one of the Best American Mid-Sized Workplaces in 2026, Rohde & Schwarz is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to support our growing communications system business within the technology systems market. This new position will lead a dynamic team of engineers across multiple product segments, and will play a critical role in gathering, analyzing, and translating customer needs into product design requirements that drive successful outcomes. Based from our new facility in Frederick, MD this role will closely collaborate with our product engineering colleagues here in the US as well as Europe. Your tasks Manage and lead a high functioning systems engineering team across multiple product segments Collaborate closely with Sales, Program Management, and Production Align Sale opportunities with engineering support priorities Manage the presales, design, integration, and deployment systems / subsystems for R&S Spectrum Monitoring, Mobile Network Testing and IP Analysis) Lead efforts for creating and maintaining technical documentation according to customer requirements. Translate customer needs into requirements and competitive solutions maximizing R&S content. Prepare regular reports on project progress, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented. Participate in communication with customers and R&S product design team. Work closely with the product engineering teams based in Europe and North America. Your Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or relevant engineering degree. Background in RF, spectrum monitoring, and spectrum analysis Experience with systems for critical infrastructure customers. Proficient in relevant business tools including MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint. Experience with requirement management processes and tools. Good technical writing skills. Good communication and customer interface skills (verbal and written). Ability to operate with considerable autonomy and minimal supervision. Ability to travel throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, up to 30%. In order to be considered, candidates must be a US citizen capable of receiving a US Government security clearance. Interested? We are looking forward to receiving your application! The total compensation for this position is $165K-$215K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills. Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rohde & Schwarz