We are seeking a highly talented Systems Engineering Manager to lead our Systems Engineering team in developing hardware and software throughout the lifecycle process. This role will provide exceptional functional oversight to Systems Engineering Team members and cross-functional collaboration with other disciplines such as Program Management, Production, and Operations. The position will report directly to the Director of Engineering and communicate information such as project status, team needs, and emerging risks items.
- Oversee and provide functional oversight for Systems Engineers and IPT Leads supporting embedded systems development for space and Mil/Aero Programs.
- Lead development lifecycle milestones such as Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR)
- Manage system requirements and ICDs
- Lead Configuration Management and Data Management on programs
- Manage program technical Risk and Opportunity, escalate emerging risk items to Director of Engineering
- Interface between engineering team, program management, integrated product team (IPT), production, and Director of Engineering to drive program execution
- Provide technical support as required by customers or other departments
- Leadership activities such as employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring, career development, training, and identification of specific skills required to execute programs
- Assign staff and identify staffing needs (workload forecasting) for on-going and upcoming development program tasks
- Recruit talent as needed (job descriptions, resume reviews, interviewing, etc.)
- Identify and implement process changes and tools to improve efficiency and quality within the department
- Generate and monitor technical relevant KPIs to manage team's performance
- Support future technical business development capture activities such as proposal development (BOEs for cost estimates), customer interfacing as needed, and publishing "White Papers" and Technical Articles
- Provide various technical support to lifecycle development tasks as needed
- Guide the team to improve processes and efficiency
- Provide inputs for yearly budgetary planning and department goals
- Craft career paths, develop training programs, administer performance reviews (including discipline/corrective actions if needed)
