Specialty Engineering Manager Systems Engineering 2 – Space Systems

Specialty Engineering Manager Systems Engineering 2 – Space Systems

Requirements

• Must have U.S. Citizenship and be able to obtain TS Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of experience
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in one of more of the Specialty Engineering disciplines with application to space systems
• Proficiency in related engineering programs, Microsoft Office or equivalent document generation programs, Microsoft SharePoint or equivalent collaboration tool
• Excellent communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel
• Exceptional organizational skills for simultaneously keeping track of Specialty Engineering staff, supporting programs’ budgets and schedules, and other managerial and not-managerial activities

Responsibilities

• Lead technical-staff planning, assignments, career development, performance assessments and compensation management activities for the assigned Systems Engineering staff
• Coach, support and motivate a high-performing Systems Engineering team
• Support SE peer reviews, as well as formal program and proposal reviews
• Set and promote high standards for quality and safety; foster engagement for technical excellence
• Direct and review the work of SE staff, ensuring its completeness, accuracy and adherence to established TSSD Systems Engineering processes and technical procedures
• Identify the SE skills & experience needed for program execution and lead the recruiting, hiring and training of new staff
• Support new business development, including review of technical and cost volumes, detailed Basis of Estimates (BOE) using established Work Breakdown Structures and related new business activities
• Direct and coordinate the development of system requirements and specifications for various systems through multiple program phases
• Support pre-proposal analysis, proposal development, mission and system analysis, specification and interface development, design review, testing, problem resolution and customer interactions
• Support space vehicle design/development to ensure that customer & internal goals for safety, mission success, and performance are met
• Support program Engineering Configuration Change Board (CCB), Corrective Action Board (CAB) and Failure Review Boards (FRB), as required
• Identify technical issues, propose solution options, and follow through to resolve the issues with minimal supervision
• Interface with internal and external customers and associates in engineering, manufacturing, integration and test, safety and mission assurance, and program management
• Prepare weekly status reports and periodic technical reports for senior management to document individual and collective status on program(s) and pursuit(s)
• Support EVMS baseline generation, tracking/maintenance and variance analysis (as required)
• Perform related management duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Systems Engineering or Engineering VP

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree and 3 years of experience
• Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM) and/or engineering technical leadership
• Functional engineering management experience in Aerospace