Engineering Manager II - Systems Engineering

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Miamisburg, OH

About The Position

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. Are you dreaming about a position where you can deliver quality, meaningful results? Come be a part of our diverse, multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies. Develop your technical acumen as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. As an Engineering Manager, you will be using your skills and expertise to manage functional teams through program execution for our products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You will represent the engineering department at all management level meetings. You'll ensure that the engineering design, documentation, and approvals meet the program schedules, are obtained in a timely manner and that engineering hours expended are productive, meeting program goals and budgets. You will own and continuously improve processes and procedures, oversee training of staff and provide technical direction as required. Here's what you can expect: Generous paid time off and flex time Friendly and talented colleagues Exclusive SNC company events Leadership and development training SNC Mentorship Program Education reimbursement

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline
Typically, 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, which includes 4+ years of management experience.
Thorough understanding of requirements management, requirements derivation, and requirements allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation principles
Experience working in and leading large systems design and development teams
Thorough Understanding of engineering principles and practices
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Excellent communication and organizational skills
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team through system baseline definition and maturation exercises in a complex development setting
Thorough understanding of establishing, tracking, and addressing key programmatic risks
Practical knowledge of industry standard system engineering design principles, requirements management approaches, Traditional Systems Engineering and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) approaches
Experience with identifying and coordinating resources to ensure the required tools, processes, and training are available/effective and programs are staffed and supported to achieve success
Previous management experience; exposure to recruiting employees; assigning, directing, and evaluating their work; and overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence
Understanding of how to prepare project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages
Prior exposure to working successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision
Advanced Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such Jama, Dassault 3DX, Cameo, Dymola, and MATLAB
Extensive background in assessing and addressing Aerospace and Defense System Complexity and System Integration challenges
Experience in executing high-impact trade studies
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experienced in the application of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288
INCOSE CSEP/ESEP Certification
Proven experience interviewing engineering candidates for technical positions
Effective mentorship capabilities and experience conducting training
Strong aptitude for resolving conflicts and supporting career development within the team
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
Ability to motivate/work with others
Proficiency with Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Support project staffing plans, schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages, including the execution of risk mitigation plans.
Ensure the availability and effectiveness of required tools, processes, and training to achieve program success, while aligning with SNC tools/processes and industry best practices/standards.
Manage resource allocations required for program task execution, as well as risk, issue, and challenge identification.
Collaborate with the business to determine staffing requirements and help source, screen, interview, and hire top engineering talent.
Execute onboarding support, training, mentorship, and career path/talent development activities for engineering discipline teams.
Provide career path support, conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate conflict resolution.