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Product Development Manager (Systems) - Onsite Position
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Ottawa, CAN
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
2 weeks ago
Systems EngineeringProject ManagementDOORSJIRACameoMIL STD 461
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About the Role
Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Product Development Manager (Systems) to lead a multidisciplinary systems engineering team in Ottawa, ON. You will oversee full-lifecycle development of rugged deployed systems for harsh environments, manage technical direction, and ensure on-time delivery.
Key Skills for This Role
Systems EngineeringProject ManagementDOORSJIRACameoMIL STD 461
Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary systems engineering project team responsible for full lifecycle development of rugged deployed systems for harsh environments
- Own technical direction and execution across multiple product developments
- Ensure on time delivery of systems that meet demanding environmental, safety, and performance requirements
- Be a hands on leader who achieves success through modelling best practices and a service attitude
- Help lead cross functional problem solving initiatives
- Participate in bid/project activities such as defining architecture, developing technical proposals and providing detailed cost and schedule estimates
- Interact with customers regarding requirements and technical solutions
- Manage 3rd party relationships and coordination of work for cross site initiatives
- Serve as the primary technical interface to customers and senior leadership
- Responsible for career development, training and performance evaluations of assigned staff
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience in rugged deployed systems for harsh environments
- At least 5 years in a formal leadership or technical management role
- Proven experience leading systems engineering teams through complete development lifecycles on deployed military/aerospace programs
- Track record of successfully delivering complex systems solutions on schedule and within budget
- Experience with DOORS and JIRA; working knowledge of Cameo a plus
- Strong understanding of leading edge processors (Intel x86, NXP/Qualcomm Power Architecture & ARM), FPGAs, Ethernet switches, and high speed interconnects
- Thorough knowledge of environmental/power standards (MIL STD 461, MIL STD 1275, MIL STD 704, MIL STD 810, DO 160)
- Strong understanding of PCB design, DFM, cross disciplinary impacts
- Knowledge of safety critical processes (DO 254, DO 178C, ARP4754, MIL STD 882)
Full Job Posting
Product Development Manager (Systems) Onsite Position
- We’re looking for a highly motivated Product Development Manager to join our Ottawa, ON team, to lead a dynamic group of Engineers responsible for the development of new products and support of existing product lines.
- You will also work closely with other cross functional team members in Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), Customer Support and Product Management.
Your Challenge
- Lead a multidisciplinary systems engineering project team responsible for the full lifecycle development of rugged deployed systems for harsh environments.
- Ownership of technical direction and execution across multiple product developments.
- Ensure on time delivery of systems that meet the most demanding environmental, safety, and performance requirements.
- Be a hands on leader who achieves success through modelling best practices and a service attitude.
- Help lead cross functional problem solving initiatives.
- Participate in bid/project activities such as defining architecture, developing technical proposals and providing detailed cost and schedule estimates.
- Interact with customers regarding requirements and technical solutions.
- Manage 3rd party relationships and coordination of work for cross site initiatives.
- Pre and post Sales support when needed by Product Marketing or Customer Support.
- Serve as the primary technical interface to customers and senior leadership in a fast paced, innovative driven environment.
- Responsible for the career development, training and performance evaluations of assigned staff.
What You Bring Leadership & Program Execution
- Proven experience leading systems engineering teams through complete development lifecycles on deployed military/aerospace programs (concept to certification and production).
- Track record of successfully delivering complex systems solutions on schedule and within budget.
- Ability to set technical strategies, allocate resources, mentor engineers, and remove roadblocks across the team.
- Requirements management, traceability, and validation; ability to write clear, formal documentation.
- Experience reporting technical status, risks, and path forward to customers, program leadership, and executive stakeholders.
What You Bring Technical Leadership Depth
- Experience with DOORS and JIRA; working knowledge of Cameo a plus.
- Strong understanding of leading edge processors (Intel x86, NXP/Qualcomm Power Architecture & ARM), FPGAs, Ethernet switches, and high speed interconnects (Gen 3/4 PCIe, 40/100GbE, DDR4/5).
- Thorough knowledge of environmental/power standards (MIL STD 461, MIL STD 1275, MIL STD 704, MIL STD 810, DO 160).
- Strong understanding of PCB design, DFM, cross disciplinary impacts (EE, ME, software, manufacturing).
- Knowledge of safety critical processes (DO 254, DO 178C, ARP4754, MIL STD 882).
- Prior success guiding teams through RTCA/FAA certification and conducting System Safety Assessments (SSA, FHA, FMEA) a plus.
What You Bring Hands On & Problem Solving Skills
- Demonstrated ability to access complex problems, debug rugged systems at hardware/software/integration level when needed, and guide root cause analysis.
- Recognized for mature engineering judgment, creativity, and foresight in anticipating and solving unprecedented challenges.
What You Bring People & Professional Leadership
- Ability to build, motivate, and retain high performing engineering teams.
- Experience evaluating technical performance, conducting talent reviews, and recommending training/development plans.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
- Results oriented leader who holds self and team accountable, champions process improvement, and drives customer satisfaction.
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment while managing competing priorities and shifting requirements.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience in rugged deployed systems for harsh environments, with at least 5 years in a formal leadership or technical management role.
Salary Range
- $119,500 $159,300 plus bonus opportunity.
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