Systems Engineering Leader 5

United Launch Alliance

18h

About The Position

Provide leadership for the Launch Site Mission Certification Team. Promote integration between technical groups within Engineering as well as Production and Launch Operations. Duties include: Build, Develop, and Train the Launch Site Mission Certification Engineer (MCE) team. Lead the team executing the certification process for the launch processing phase and ensure consistency and process adherence. Promote integration with Production Operations certification efforts and ensure effective communication and product hand offs. Manage team priorities and work with other MCE leaders to ensure staffing and assignments support schedules. Monitor / Facilitate empowerment of the local team and elevation of issues to Vehicle Systems Engineers (VSE) or Responsible System Engineers (RSE) for awareness or resolution as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical or relevant field
At least 5 years' applicable experience in the associated technical area, plus a minimum of 2 years managing people, project management or team lead experience or a combination of the three
Demonstrated experience in developing and leading a team
Experience with issue resolution and working with cross-functional teams
Ability to lead a team to solve complex issues that cross operational interfaces
Ability to listen effectively, demonstrate understanding, clarify meaning for others, and speak with clarity and precision
Demonstrated technical competence and understanding of design engineering practices and processes
Ability to travel
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with launch vehicle design and launch site functions
Cost Account Management experience
Leadership or team lead experience
Experience implementing Continuous Improvement projects
Comfortable compiling and providing presentations to executive leadership
Green Belt Certification is highly desired

Responsibilities

Build, Develop, and Train the Launch Site Mission Certification Engineer (MCE) team.
Lead the team executing the certification process for the launch processing phase and ensure consistency and process adherence.
Promote integration with Production Operations certification efforts and ensure effective communication and product hand offs.
Manage team priorities and work with other MCE leaders to ensure staffing and assignments support schedules.
Monitor / Facilitate empowerment of the local team and elevation of issues to Vehicle Systems Engineers (VSE) or Responsible System Engineers (RSE) for awareness or resolution as appropriate.