Senior Engineering Manager (Systems Engineering)

• This role is responsible for functional management of the Systems Engineering department by developing standard processes for system engineering such as requirements management, Verification & Validation plans, conceptual design, and all aspects of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle
• The selected candidate will be responsible for the deployment of resources to programs, developing and maintaining processes, customer interfaces, mentoring, performance evaluation, coordinating activities, and career development of department members
• The Senior Manager of Systems Engineering leads the Systems Engineering team in the development of complex, state-of-the-art space vehicles and payload systems for space and airborne applications
• Systems Engineering works in close collaboration with business development, conceptual design, and other functional engineering teams on architecture concepts and enabling technologies for communications systems
• The Systems Engineering team leads requirements definition and decomposition, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, verification planning, and risk assessment
• Systems Engineering also serves as the primary technical contact with customers and Program Management on active programs
• Lead a team of skilled Systems Engineers fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Provide employee task assignments, helping employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, creating an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and valuing differences, and building a culture that motivates employees to achieve their potential
• Drive accountability ensuring that milestones are met and that we meet customer expectations for quality and delivery
• Set clear performance objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations to support professional growth within the team
• Partner with recruitment to ensure staffing goals are met in support of business growth
• Ensure necessary training and certification programs align with business and employee development needs
• Promote engagement of company culture and values within the Systems Engineering team
• Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and ensure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response
• Manage process for requirements definition and decomposition, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, verification planning, and risk assessment
• Develop designs and conduct research that results in new requirements management methodologies or results in unique approaches that mitigate assessment/review findings
• Lead efforts in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flowdown, and traceability
• Develop our company methodology and definition of the baseline set of technical documents for our programs and products

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA
• Company stock options
• Life, disability and retirement plans- Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects
• The ability to work well in teams, with peers, and management
• Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. government security clearance
• Work well under pressure and with competing priorities
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in applicable engineering discipline
• 6+ years of experience in technical lead / people management roles
• You take initiative and enjoy implementing new processes and procedures
• You have the natural ability to lead and mentor others and enjoy creating a collaborative, inventive, and high-energy dynamic environment
• 11+ years of experience in field of space communications
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system
• Sense of urgency and the ability to convey priorities to and motivate the team
• Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS)