We are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team working across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical systems. This role is both technical and managerial, requiring hands-on engineering judgment alongside strong leadership, execution, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will help drive architecture decisions, guide system-level integration, and ensure on-time delivery of complex, mission-critical defense products.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines. Foster a high-performance, engineering-first culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Technical Oversight and Architecture: Provide technical direction and review for firmware, software, and hardware designs.
Ensure system architectures are robust, scalable, and aligned with performance and reliability requirements.
Project Execution: Own engineering execution from concept through deployment. Partner with leadership to define priorities, timelines, and milestones, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, operations, and leadership to align engineering efforts with company objectives and customer needs.
System Integration and Validation: Oversee system integration, testing, and validation efforts to ensure designs meet military-grade performance, safety, and reliability standards.
Process and Documentation: Establish and maintain engineering processes, design reviews, and documentation standards to support rapid development and long-term maintainability.

Requirements

Experience: 7+ years of professional engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Technical Background: Strong understanding of embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense-related technologies.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and develop engineers at varying career stages.
Systems Thinking: Experience overseeing complex, multidisciplinary systems involving software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical components.
Execution Focus: Strong project management instincts with the ability to balance speed, quality, and technical risk.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

Defense or Robotics Experience: Prior experience in defense systems, robotics, autonomous platforms, or safety-critical environments.
Hands-On Engineering Background: Previous experience as a senior or staff-level engineer in embedded, firmware, or robotics systems.
Scaling Teams: Experience building or scaling engineering teams in fast-paced startup environments.
Systems Integration: Deep familiarity with integrating sensors, actuators, control systems, and real-time software into cohesive products.

Benefits

Competitive salary
ACS Equity Package
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off