The Electronics Systems Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the development, integration, and delivery of complex electronic and embedded systems throughout the product lifecycle. This role provides both technical leadership and people leadership, ensuring that system requirements, architecture, hardware, software, cybersecurity, and verification activities are aligned to deliver high-quality, reliable, and compliant products. Working across multiple engineering disciplines, the Electronics Systems Engineering Manager drives collaboration between systems, hardware, software, test, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to translate customer and business requirements into executable engineering solutions. The role is accountable for establishing engineering processes, managing technical risks, developing organizational capability, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. In addition to overseeing project execution, the Electronics Systems Engineering Manager develops engineering talent, establishes technical roadmaps, and ensures adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Success in this role requires strong systems thinking, technical expertise in electronic product development, leadership skills, and the ability to balance strategic objectives with operational execution. The position serves as a key link between engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and stakeholders, ensuring that electronics systems are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with performance, quality, and reliability expectations. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Oversees and directs a team of engineering professionals to achieve short term operational objectives and maintain high performance standards. Performance Management: Conducts performance appraisals, manages hiring and termination processes, and implements training and development programs to enhance team skills. Operational Planning: Develops and adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges, ensuring the achievement of financial and operational goals. Technical Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves technical and operational issues, considering their broader impact on the department and implementing effective solutions. Cross Department Collaboration: Partners with other departments to integrate engineering initiatives with overall business objectives, ensuring seamless operational synergy. Key Skills: Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to lead and inspire engineering teams to achieve strategic and operational goals. People Management: Expertise in hiring, training, performance evaluations, and employee development to build a high performing team. Strategic Planning: Skilled in developing and adapting short term operational plans to meet organizational objectives. Business Acumen: Understands how engineering functions integrate with overall business operations to drive success. Technical Expertise: Provides advanced technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders. Problem Solving: Capable of identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex technical and operational issues effectively. Financial Management: Manages budgets and financial resources to ensure the achievement of financial and operational targets. Decision Making: Makes informed and policy driven decisions to navigate operational challenges and opportunities. Interpersonal Influence: Effectively guides and influences team members and other stakeholders to adopt new perspectives and approaches. Adaptability: Adjusts departmental plans and priorities in response to changing resources and operational demands. Successful candidates typically have: a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field 8+ years of relevant experience Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. #LI-SD1 What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.

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