Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Aerospace and Aviation

Capgemini

  • Seattle, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineering Director - TransformationalRole Location: Everett Washington - 2 days a weekRemote work and relocation support availableJob DescriptionJoin Capgemini in shaping the future of Systems Engineering. We’re seeking a visionary leader to drive transformational change across our engineering practices and client engagements. This role is ideal for a senior professional who thrives on innovation, strategic influence, and empowering high-performing teams to deliver excellence in complex systems environments.Your role
  • Lead transformational initiatives that redefine how Systems Engineering is delivered across industries, from concept to execution.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to clients, aligning technical scope with business goals and guiding the delivery of high-impact engineering solutions.
  • Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Champion Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and other advanced methodologies to elevate engineering maturity and performance.
  • Drive organizational change by implementing best practices, conducting maturity assessments, and delivering actionable roadmaps for improvement.
  • Represent Capgemini as a thought leader, contributing to industry forums, client workshops, and internal capability development.
Required skills and experience
  • 15+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience applying and teaching systems engineering processes and principles and mentoring and teaching junior systems engineers
  • Extensive experience of System Architecture (operational, functional and logical), requirements engineering, interface definition, verification and validation
Technical Skills
  • Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Experience in Product Line Engineering, Change and Configuration Management
  • Experience with Systems Engineering tools (eg IBM DOORS, DOORS NG, Cameo/Catia Magic MSOSA, modelling languages and frameworks (e.g. SysML), ISO 15288)
  • Domain Technical Skills
  • Extensive experience in definition, design, modelling or simulation of safety-critical, complex aerospace systems
  • Experience with CS/FAR part 25 and applicable standards (eg. ARP4754, DO-178, DO-254)
Preferred Skills
  • Having served as Principal Systems Architect of Chief Engineer a Plus
  • Systems Engineering certifications desired (e.g. INCOSE, OMG)
Transformational Leadership
  • Ability to lead change across organizations, influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Skilled in coaching and developing talent, building resilient and future-ready engineering teams.
  • Adept at translating technical complexity into strategic business value.
  • Passionate about continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and driving excellence through collaboration.
Growth Path in This Role – Aerospace FocusStrategic Leadership
  • Lead transformation programs for aerospace clients, influencing engineering strategy and compliance with CS/FAR Part 25, ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254.
  • Gain visibility with executive stakeholders and shape enterprise-wide systems engineering practices.
Technical Mastery
  • Deepen expertise in MBSE, safety-critical systems, and digital engineering.
  • Drive innovation in aircraft systems architecture across ATA chapters.
Global Impact
  • Lead cross-border teams and projects for major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
  • Influence global standards and best practices through Capgemini’s aerospace network.
Continuous Learning
  • Access advanced certifications (INCOSE ESEP, PMP, Agile SAFe).
  • Participate in Capgemini’s leadership academies and aerospace-focused training.
Life at CapgeminiCapgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:
  • Flexible work
  • Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
  • Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
  • Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
  • Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Disaster Relief
About Capgemini EngineeringWorld leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities &Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Get the future you want | www.capgemini.comDisclaimerCapgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-lawApplicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $101,300 - $202,000. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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