Integrated Systems Engineering Manager

Attalon / Location Overview Attalon is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company formed through the 2025 carve-out of Coherent's Aerospace & Defense division by Advent International. Attalon designs and manufactures mission-critical optical systems, precision coatings, and advanced laser subsystems for ISR&T, space, missiles, and directed energy applications. At our Tustin location, we design and manufacture telescopes for applications ranging from targeting pods to deep‑space astronomy, delivering precision optical performance across air, space, and ground platforms. Job Title Integrated Systems Engineering Manager Job Details The Integrated Systems Engineering Manager oversees a team of Integrated Systems Engineers, each responsible for program performance, deliverables, and the coordination of technical activities during the design phase within Attalon Optical Systems. This role involves leading, managing, and training Integrated Systems Engineers while coordinating the design engineering department to develop components, products, and systems. The Manager ensures optimal use of resources, oversees personnel functions like hiring and evaluations, and actively participates in engineering efforts during periods of high workload.

Responsibilities

• Assign and manage short- and long-term tasks for team members.
• Oversee design-to-specification activities, ensuring adherence to program financial goals, and provide workload estimates and updates to program management.
• Write and review technical reports, communicate effectively using diagrams and presentations, lead technical discussions, and conduct efficient and impactful meetings.
• Collaborate on and contribute to the development of department goals and organizational objectives; demonstrate leadership in strategic planning and technical/business excellence.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams on projects with significant technological or business impact, assigning tasks, providing mentorship, and driving high performance.
• Create a supportive and motivating team environment, provide constructive feedback and identifying growth opportunities.
• Ensure product designs and processes meet customer specifications and technical requirements.
• Support business development by providing technical direction for proposals and actively participating in customer presentations and proposal preparation.
• Review customer drawings and internal quotations, ensuring design concepts are manufacturable and identifying any technical exceptions or development needs.
• Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and support their professional growth.
• Hire and manage a team of successful Integrated Systems Engineers that demonstrate ownership of the performance of the products we sell.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline, preferably optical or mechanical engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams with responsibility for delivering products to customer specifications.
• Experience with aerospace programs, ideally involving optical payloads and systems.
• In-depth understanding of opto-mechanical assemblies and requirements flowdown to mechanical design and drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with experience in personnel management and conflict resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with mechanical design using CAD software.
• Experience managing direct reports in aerospace or defense engineering organizations.
• Knowledge of FEA practices, boundary conditions, and process design.
• Experience preparing and managing drawings, procedures, work instructions, and Bills of Material with complete document and configuration control.
• Familiarity with manufacturing standards (ISO 9000, AS9100, ANSI) and aerospace qualification practices.
• Proposal-writing experience and capability in technical planning and support.

For California, the salary pay range for this role is $162,300 - $223,100 per year.Please note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control Compliance This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.