System Engineering Manager

Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire Relocation Assistance:
Yes Job Description

We are looking for a senior professional with strong knowledge of Systems Engineering and/or Cybersecurity, and a broad knowledge of project management. The ideal candidate would be able to manage SE teams performing complex modification/integration efforts. They would be able to communicate within and outside of the SE functional group to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures and make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes, as needed.

The SE Senior Manager would contribute to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.)
• 12+ years of prior relevant experience of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Aerospace and Defense technology Industry.

• Experience in systems engineering activities is a plus:
• Analysis of customer requirements, including system and sub-system trade studies
• Analysis of detailed hardware and software specifications for systems, subsystems, and key components
• Leadership - Task or IPT Leader and/or Functional Management
• Entire Program/Engineering Life Cycle Phases and Activities
• IRAD and Technical Baseline development/management
• Requirements Management
• Communications
• Proposal Development

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of technical engineers in support of multiple business areas
• Recommend tactics and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of overall business or functional results
• Forecast Systems Engineering Manpower needs based on Program and Potential demand forecast
• Determine hiring needs and conduct searches to onboard needed System Engineers
• Facilitate effective interaction between project engineers, program management and customers.
• Support proposal development activities including labor estimation (BOE creation and review) and technical response development
• Establish training requirements for continued professional development of the team to meet business goals
• Establish and manage department overhead budget and ensure staff has the tools and equipment needed to effectively conduct their roles
• Capable of Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking / Planning, Communication, IPT / Cross Functional Behavior, Accountability, and Critical Thinking.
• Review program budgets and schedules with SE program teams
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals, including senior level management
• Represent Company during interactions with military and commercial customers
• Author/review physical architectures incorporating vendor equipment into airborne systems for military and commercial customers
• Lead/Review the systems engineering trade study process
• Evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness