Product Development Manager (Systems)

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary systems engineering team through the full-lifecycle development of rugged deployed systems for military and aerospace applications.
• Own technical direction and execution across multiple product developments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Participate in bid and project activities, including defining architecture, developing technical proposals, and providing cost and schedule estimates.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers and senior leadership.
• Manage 3rd party relationships and coordinate work for cross-site initiatives.
• Oversee the career development, training, and performance evaluations of assigned engineering staff.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving initiatives and guide root-cause analysis for complex hardware/software integration issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering (or a related field).
• 10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience, specifically with rugged deployed systems for harsh environments.
• 5+ years of formal leadership or technical management experience.
• Proven track record of delivering complex systems solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS and JIRA.
• Thorough knowledge of environmental and power standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-160).
• Strong understanding of safety-critical processes (e.g., DO-254, DO-178C, ARP4754).

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Cameo.
• Experience guiding teams through RTCA/FAA certification.
• Experience conducting System Safety Assessments (SSA, FHA, FMEA).
• Deep understanding of leading-edge processors (Intel x86, ARM, NXP/Qualcomm) and high-speed interconnects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
• Paid Time Off.
• RRSP with Employer Match.
• Health and Wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

About the Company

Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and a technology leader in Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power segments. We focus on advanced technologies for high-performance platforms and critical applications.