Systems Engineering Manager

Scope

The Manager, Systems Engineering will be responsible for leading a team of engineers in executing systems design and requirements analysis, systems development, modeling and simulation, systems engineering and analysis, and systems test and evaluation. This position is expected to provide guidance and management of a team, functioning as the lead and top Subject Matter Expert in this area. As manager, this position will be responsible for the administration of the group including all personnel management activities.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Manage growing team of Systems Engineers to meet the needs of our programs. Identifies resources needed (e.g. staffing, training, equipment, facilities and monetary resources), both internal and external, for accomplishing assigned work.
• Work with product development teams to help architect our systems to meet product functional and performance requirements. Participate in design trades to help the team arrive at the best overall solution.
• Develop research and development suggestions based on requirements, market trends, products, and evolving customer needs.
• Advise on technical architecture design, component selection, and detailed implementation planning.
• Contribute to the development of organization's goals and objectives

Requirements

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in STEM and 10 years of systems engineering experience.
• Systems Engineering product development experience (Military products preferred). Strong electronics and software experience in other industries is suitable.
• Experience of MBSE and Agile Development
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to execute in a methodical manner to gather, document, and develop solutions to specific customer requirements
• Dedicated to continued professional development
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks in parallel
• Must be a “US Person” and have ability to obtain security clearance. Existing clearance is an advantage.
• Travel expected up to 10-15% of the time

Expected Leadership Characteristics

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Fosters an environment where employees are valued and cost effectiveness and efficiency is rewarded.
• Clearly explains project assignments, expectations, priorities, and follows up to ensure they are met.
• Effective communication skills to work across functional and business unit teams to listen, understand, negotiate and explain as necessary to foster collaborative and positive outcomes.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Agile and open to change, embracing it to deal with unpredictable or unexpected events.
• Assumes responsibility for organization’s performance.
• Actively seeks opinions and advice to identify opportunities for improvement.