Senior Engineering Manager - Hardware - Simulation & Training (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Sterling, VA

120d • $137,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Become part of an exciting team focused on the development of hardware for US Department of Defense training systems. This department is responsible for platforms ranging from the B-52, E-2D Hawkeye, JSTARS, E-3 AWACS, VH-92, and technologies such as Cyber Security and Live, Virtual, Constructive enablers. The Simulation & Training Solutions (STS) Hardware Engineering department seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical engineers and technicians in the development of new and exciting simulation systems and products. The Senior Engineering Manager role is comprised of two main functions, a technical portion, and a leader portion. In the technical area this role has direct responsibility for leadership and management of hardware development activities through the entire engineering lifecycle, which includes: Bid & Proposal, Baseline, and Requirements Initial design and concept Creation of Bills of Materials and Drawings Working with Operations to define build plans and support needs Hardware design, development, and integration Customer acceptance test, installation, and certification Candidate should have prior engineering experience with simulation systems, strong knowledge from system level hardware design, or leadership experience with proven ability to learn new areas. The candidate will also be responsible for identifying the necessary staff, facilities and equipment needed for successful execution of projects. Candidates must have strong technical leadership and organizational skills as well as project management experience. The candidate will be expected to spend a significant portion of their time in a direct technical role. The candidate should show the ability to unleash energy within a team through passion and enthusiasm. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to interface with Executive Managers, Program Managers and Operations Managers across all business areas within Collins Aerospace. In addition to communication with those functional areas, the candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to create and leverage powerful networks. Experience in supporting pursuit activities, including bids and proposals is also desired.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Must have a hardware development background.
• Must have experience with performing bid and pursuit efforts.
• Must be able to show experience in leading a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in simulation systems development, verification/validation, and interfaces would be beneficial.
• Strong teamwork orientation is a must.
• Familiarity with systems and hardware engineering processes and requirements and design capture tools including ALM, Jama, SolidWorks, AutoCad, and Subversion is desirable.
• Candidate must be well organized and able to communicate effectively with engineering, leadership, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for success of the team in meeting planned program milestones and activities.
• Actively participates in team's technical activities to coach and influence the team.
• Responsible for adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements, along with planning and budgeting.
• Assigns technical resources to work assignments.
• Actively addresses employee performance and development, both issues and career growth.
• Oversees and participates in development of engineering bids to ensure success.
• Responsible for building a team including the on-boarding and assimilation of new hires.
• Responsible for interacting with program management to ensure that scope is managed.
• Will be responsible to work closely with the Hardware Discipline Chief to ensure that process gaps are identified and corrected as well as skill gaps identified by the discipline chief are addressed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree