Senior Manager Systems Engineering

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Bethel, CT

About The Position

DRS Naval Power Systems (NPS) is seeking a highly technical Senior Manager Systems/Project Engineering. This leadership position has two main responsibilities: functional management and technical leadership. In the functional manager role, the individual will lead a team of 10-12 project & systems engineers within a matrix organizational engineering structure, managing resources for active development programs, conducting performance evaluations, providing career development, and driving engineering efficiencies through continuous improvement. In the technical leader role, this position involves estimating, planning, and driving the technical execution of U.S. military and customized commercial projects, ranging from < $2M to $150M+. The role requires organizing, leading, and motivating multidisciplinary project teams (5-10+ engineers), making individual contributions to project work, and effectively communicating project status to various stakeholders, including senior management and customers like the US Navy. The ideal candidate will possess strong systems engineering skills combined with engineering team leadership abilities, capable of setting a vision and influencing its adoption.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of experience leading or managing a team of individual contributors
Demonstrated life-cycle experience driving product development life from concept to qualified / fielded systems
Experience leading the design, development and integration of complex systems, subsystems, or assemblies to develop high technology products within a concurrent engineering environment
Comprehensive knowledge of sophisticated program management methodologies
Spearheads investigations into root causes and formulating corrective measures for product or process anomalies
Mandates adherence to precise design processes, both internal and customer-specific technical criteria, among the engineering team
Embedding and promulgating the mission, values, and philosophical framework of the organization
Provision of mentorship and career guidance to subordinate staff
Strong sense of ownership and high level of accountability
Demonstrated focus on designing to cost targets, while meeting key system performance requirements
Experience creating conceptual designs, technical documentation, and budget estimates for bid and proposals
Experience managing development programs using Waterfall and Agile methods
Significant experience with standard EVM tools, analysis, and reporting exhibits, Variance Analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action, and Risk and Opportunity Proactive Management
Experience of leading the successful integration of multiple sub-systems
Competent at juggling multiple tasks and adjusting to fluctuating workloads, schedules, and priorities
U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

An advanced MS degree in engineering or an MBA is advantageous
Solid Understanding in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE / Digital Twin) using Cameo Systems Modeler
Experience using IBM Rational DOORS to develop and manage requirements, to support the configuration control of customer (master) and supplier (elaboration) requirement modules
Experience with execution of projects for the US military or foreign Navy
Familiarity with industrial and military design specifications
Experience with the development of electric controls, electric motor/drive systems, electro-mechanical systems, or other power electronics, and IRAD programs
Experience designing/developing Navy surface and sub-surface equipment
Familiarity with military standards such as MIL-S-901, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1399, and SS-473
Practical exposure and hands-on experience with Department of Defense programs

Responsibilities

Manage resource allocations for a team of Project & Systems Engineers
Interview and hire staff to support resource demands and skill needs
Conduct annual reviews, provide feedback, training, and career guidance to develop future engineering leaders
Ensure that Business Engineering Labor Forecast accurately reflects Basis-of-Estimate commitments across all NPS product lines
Apply knowledge of systems engineering to support the engineering design and integration of complex systems, subsystems, or assemblies to develop high technology products
Initiate, develop, and lead engineering efficiency and other continuous improvement efforts
Ensure the Project Engineers drive execution of the detailed technical work scope to the required quality, schedule and budget
Organize, lead, and motivate technical teams in the design and development of challenging products and systems including budgeting, project selection, execution oversight, and alignment with business objectives
Develop project plans and pre-contract proposal estimates
Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy
Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals
Collaboration with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost-effective, high-quality solutions
Lead project engineers in the management of programs using standard EVM tools, analysis, and reporting exhibits, Variance Analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action, and Risk and Opportunity Proactive Management to ensure programs remain on schedule, on budget, and meeting technical requirements

Benefits

competitive salaries
comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
a company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
a 401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours