Senior Manager Systems Engineering/Section Manager (Onsite)
About The Position
Strategic Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager/Section Manager to lead systems engineering execution on high-impact Department of Defense programs. This role is for a proven leader who understands that disciplined systems engineering—and the effective management of engineering talent—directly enables mission success and national security outcomes. You will provide technical and functional leadership to teams of systems engineers, with accountability for lifecycle rigor across requirements, architecture, integration, and verification. You will manage and allocate engineering resources to meet program priorities, develop and mentor senior engineering talent, and ensure the right skills are aligned to the right mission needs. This role requires decisive leadership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to translate mission objectives into executable plans in high-consequence environments.
Requirements
- Successfully executed in a previous senior engineering leadership role
- Demonstrated communication and presentation skills with the ability to seamlessly present to the appropriate information to numerous stakeholders.
- Experience working with complex system-of-systems from both a development and maintenance perspective and from an architectural perspective
- Understanding/familiarity with the following software technologies: Requirements database (e.g. DOORS, etc.), Linux, C/C++ Python or other programming languages.
- Experience in a project engineering or technical lead role with cost and schedule accountability, including a strong background in Earned Value Management.
- 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
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments with changing priorities and resource constraints.
- Strong emotional intelligence, maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
- Highly self-motivated leader capable of fostering a positive, accountable team culture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team-first mindset with a focus on collective success.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts.
- Ability to assess engineering performance against plan and proactively drive corrective actions.
- Experience developing and maintaining staffing plans, including recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineers.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering development methodologies
- Familiarity with Teamwork Cloud and CAMEO
- Familiarity with JAMA
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers, providing technical direction and applying sound systems engineering principles across the full development lifecycle.
- Own engineering execution for scope, schedule, and cost, with direct involvement in project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management activities.
- Ensure disciplined use of established development processes, lifecycle plans, and tools, including adherence to industry standards.
- Lead, review, and provide technical guidance for proposal and capture activities, ensuring credible, executable engineering content.
- Make hiring and staffing decisions, conduct performance management, address personnel matters, and build a highly engaged, high-performing engineering team.
- Partner with peers and leadership to plan and execute broader departmental and strategic initiatives.
- Adhere to and ensure alignment to RTX Values and Behaviors; Create an environment of Care, Belonging, Well-Being, Inclusion, and Optimum Performance
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
