Senior Engineering Manager - Systems Engineering (Onsite)
About The Position
As the leader of this team, you will have the responsibility for leading and mentoring staff whose responsibilities span all phases of the systems engineering life cycle. These responsibilities include requirements analysis, design, integration, verification, and formal configuration management. This leader position will provide direction for tasks such as developing systems tools, supporting field demonstration and integration efforts, providing customer support, and mentoring. Direct support of cognizant programs in these areas is also required. The successful applicant should be knowledgeable of the systems development lifecycle and a proponent of the Agile method of system development. In addition to technical activities, responsibilities also include resource allocation and overall administrative management of the team. This position demands an ability and willingness to perform day-to-day employee engagement, coaching and mentoring, and employee development. The role also requires employee performance excellence, including providing continuous feedback and performance correction, engagement check-ins, and administering formal performance management processes. Responsibilities also include employee onboarding, training, and career development. The personnel leadership and technical contributions will ensure you are continuously learning, challenged, and put in a position to grow professionally.
Requirements
- Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
- Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
- Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
- Ability to travel domestically as needed.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in management or leadership is a plus.
- Experienced in Systems and/or software engineering.
- High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products.
- Strong understanding of Earned Value Management.
- Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team.
- Talent/Career Development leadership.
- Solid understanding of systems development processes.
- Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
- Ability to work well with a team and peer leaders.
- A genuine desire to learn and innovate.
Responsibilities
- Leading and mentoring staff across all phases of the systems engineering life cycle (requirements analysis, design, integration, verification, formal configuration management).
- Providing direction for tasks such as developing systems tools, supporting field demonstration and integration efforts, and providing customer support.
- Direct support of cognizant programs in systems engineering areas.
- Resource allocation and administrative management of the team.
- Day-to-day employee engagement, coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
- Ensuring employee performance excellence through continuous feedback, performance correction, engagement check-ins, and administering formal performance management processes.
- Overseeing employee onboarding, training, and career development.
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: 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
