Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are :

Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments. We are a Technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.

About this role

As the Systems Engineering Manager, you’ll lead Fuse’s Systems and Systems Test Engineers—driving the architecture, integration, and validation of multi-domain systems that connect the warfighter to information at the tactical edge.

You’ll scale and mature the Systems Engineering discipline at Fuse, building the frameworks, models, and processes that bridge concept to capability. You’ll own the advancement of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), the development and use of Design Reference Missions (DRMs), and the execution of traditional Verification and Validation (V&V) processes to ensure system designs meet rigorous defense and mission requirements.

This role is central to Fuse’s program growth and transition to Programs of Record (PORs). You’ll collaborate with Software, Network, Cyber, DevSecOps, Design, and Hardware teams to define integrated architectures, ensure system-level performance and compliance, and lead technical readiness across complex programs. You’ll also partner closely with Product Owners and Production teams to enable seamless NPI / NPD transitions for emerging capabilities.

At Fuse, systems thinking is mission thinking. You’ll ensure our architectures are informed by operational reality, validated by analysis and test, and verified by mission success.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and Grow the Systems Team

• Mentor and manage Systems and Systems Test Engineers, fostering professional growth through structured development, coaching, and performance check-ins.
• Shape the future of Fuse’s systems engineering discipline by establishing technical leadership, mentoring programs, and hiring strategies that scale with company growth.

Advance MBSE and Design Reference Missions (DRMs)

Own Systems Architecture, Integration, and V&V

Enable Program and Product Success

Collaborate Across the Enterprise

Requirements

Nice to Have

Soft Skills That Matter at Fuse

Your own unique talents! If you meet some requirements of this position but not 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role based on your specific characteristics that align with our values and goals

Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas

More about Fuse :

Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking. Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results. We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment. We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.

Salary Range : $170,000 - $220,000

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