Systems Engineering, Integration and Test Manager

Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. The candidate must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

About Us

Pacific Defense is a leading developer of advanced electronics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. Our team specializes in Open Systems Architecture solutions for the non-kinetic fight, providing customers with cost-effective, modular, and rapidly reconfigurable systems in record time. We deliver sensing and effects solutions for land, air, sea, and space domains, leveraging open standards and rapid prototyping methodologies to bring innovative capabilities to the market. Pacific Defense has built an excellent reputation in the defense industry and is expanding our team to tackle new challenges and opportunities.

Pacific Defense’s commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Nerve family of systems provides a CMOSS/SOSA aligned open and modular ecosystem for multi-waveform command and control (C2) missions.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:
  • Hire, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering professional growth and ensuring high morale.
  • Build a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability within the team.
• Technical Management:
  • Establish execution discipline through effective planning, milestone tracking, and proactive issue resolution to ensure timely delivery of commitments.
  • Provide technical guidance on integration and test development of the system and product designs.
  • Lead the transition of systems from prototype to production by establishing and refining processes that ensure scalability, repeatability, and production readiness.
• Project Execution:
  • Oversee multiple projects and system deliveries, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and with high quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mission Application developers, Systems Engineering, program managers, operations/manufacturing, supply chain, and business development leaders to align on objectives and deliverables.
  • Ensure a consistent and industry-leading user experience throughout the product.
  • Manage the process of validating NERVE software releases prior to delivery at the system level and in the field.
  • Oversee the installation and validation of firmware and software prior to customer delivery, enabling customer delivery in a predictable, timely, and affordable manner.
  • Facilitate the development of product documentation and customer training.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Provide clear and concise updates to stakeholders, including project status, risks, and milestones.
  • Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments to ensure alignment and transparency.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in developing and optimizing processes that improve execution efficiency and ensure consistent on-time delivery of complex technical projects.
• Proven ability to lead the transition of systems from proof of concept to full-scale production deployment, aligning technical execution with strategic objectives.
• Proven expertise in software engineering, including the integration of software components developed by multiple organizations.
• Track record of partnering closely with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless handoff of systems, clear documentation, and production readiness.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle, system requirements verification, and test program execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing execution discipline and delivery accountability across cross-functional teams to achieve predictable, high-impact outcomes.
• Experience integrating heterogeneous software applications, including those programmed in different languages, into an integrated SW/HW product.
• Experience with test equipment, instrumentation, and scripting tools.
• Capability to analyze test data, troubleshoot system-level issues, and drive resolution through cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of CMOSS, SOSA, MORA, Communication Waveforms (TSM, Silvus).
• 12+ years of experience in integration and test engineering, preferably in the defense electronics or aerospace industry.

Qualifications

Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and immediately vested 401K match.
• 100% coverage options for the employee, and 75% coverage for dependents’ medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums.
• Flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses.
• Paid time off and federal holidays.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA