Space Launch Range Engineering Deputy Manager

Amentum is seeking a WR Deputy Engineering Manager to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC).

Essential Functions:

• Lead Sustaining Engineering department activities by executing guidance of the Sustaining Engineering Manager.

• Guide team members in understanding company vision and principles and work in concert with other engineering and department managers to ensure successful planning and execution of engineering activities

• Manage the Sustaining Engineering team across the Launch Test Range System (LTRS) enterprise, including engineering activities on Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, and Vandenberg Space Force Base. This includes managing activities supporting both launch locations and remote instrumentation sites

• Ensure engineering projects are staffed with qualified personnel are available to meet project schedules responsibilities

• Support all aspects of systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering efforts to support sustainment, maintenance, and operation of the LTRS

• Ensure personnel are properly trained to execute their responsibilities and receive guidance and direction to ensure quality and timely service

• Oversee execution and improvements to Sustaining Engineering processes and procedures

• Follow SFRC standards and management policies

• Utilize MS Project products and resource management data tools to Identify and resolve resource issues and support escalation and communication to management

• Provide leadership and guidance in engineering resource prioritization

• Identify and resolve technical issues and handle escalation and communication to management

• Provide coaching and mentoring to department resource managers unable to meet commitments, Amentum standards for technical quality, customer service, or contractual obligations

• Monitor workflow to ensure delivery of products on time in accordance with SFRC requirements

• Prepare and provide progress and status reports, and briefings as required or requested, to inform department and program management of anticipated performance success, issues, improvement initiatives, as well as recognizing personnel through the Amentum Recognition Program

• Provide cost and schedule estimates for various engineering efforts and project proposals

• Establish, monitor, and adjust budgets and resource allocations

• Ensure all safety, security, and EHS training requirements are being followed

• Interface with SFRC managers to ensure compliance with engineering support

• Maintain an understanding of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Space Launch Deltas 45 and 30 and Amentum policies, procedures, and organizational responsibilities for requirements review, operations planning, scheduling, and mission execution

• Management of time accountability via timekeeping system with approval responsibilities and resolution of any timecard issues in accordance with Amentum processes

• Develop annual performance appraisals for each employee and the development of yearly team and individual goals

Required Skills:

• Solid analytical and creative problem solving skills

• Solid communication skills, both written and oral

• Solid interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel and all team members

• Solid leadership skills

• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with the customers, superiors, peers, and subordinates

• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and work in a dynamic environment

• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline

• Master’s Degree in STEM or Engineering Management preferred

• A minimum of 8 years of leadership experience

• 10+ years of experience in the field of hardware and/or systems engineering

• Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Experience in supporting the LTRS preferred

Additional Eligibility

Qualifications:

• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project and program commitments

• Ability to travel frequently between launch ranges (Florida, California), frequency of travel is negotiable

• On-site

• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD…