Manager Engineering - Defense Systems

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.

(NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.

(NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

The Manager of Systems Engineering serves in a dual-capacity role, functioning as both the lead Systems Engineer and the direct people manager for the Systems Engineering team. In this role, the manager performs requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems-level design, integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses across the full product lifecycle - from concept and design through prototyping, testing, installation, operation, and sustainment.

As the technical lead, the Manager guides the development of new defense systems and components, working within System and Integrated Product Teams to ensure system architectures, requirements, and engineering decisions align with mission and customer needs. As the people leader, the Manager provides direct supervision within the business unit, ensuring that products and services are delivered in response to customer requirements.

The Manager executes the strategic plan by achieving goals and objectives in quality, process improvement, resource planning, and financial performance for assigned programs.

• Lead full-lifecycle systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification, and validation.
• Oversee system concept development, design, prototyping, testing, installation, fielding, and sustainment.
• Transition advanced technologies from R&D and early concepts into production baselines and operational systems.
• Direct and support software and hardware integration, including hands-on troubleshooting of complex multifunctional systems.
• Apply technical expertise across avionics, ground combat systems, vehicle architectures, mission systems, and survivability subsystems.
• Develop system-level requirements, CONOPS, mission needs, and interface definitions aligned to customer objectives.
• Produce, review, and approve system documentation including specifications, standards, safety artifacts, test plans, and procedures.
• Execute Model-Based Systems Engineering practices to define architectures, conduct analyses, and guide system development.
• Lead trade studies and evaluate alternatives to optimize system performance, cost, reliability, and schedule.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities, ensuring technical integrity, cost discipline, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as primary customer interface, capturing the Voice of the Customer and translating needs into actionable requirements and technical direction.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff, driving workforce planning, performance evaluation, role alignment, and team collaboration.
• Build a high-trust, collaborative team environment by resolving conflicts, delegating effectively, and promoting diverse perspectives.
• Direct cost-efficient execution of department tasks, including cost estimating, budget planning, proposal development, and business development support.
• Foster strong partnerships across business units while modeling organizational core values and performing additional duties assigned by leadership.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace…