Title:  Sr. Manager, Systems Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Manager, System Engineer

Job Code: 26447

Job Location: Waco, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Systems Engineer with strong knowledge of Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and a broad knowledge of project management. The ideal candidate would be able to manage SE teams performing complex modification/integration efforts.  They would be able to communicate within and outside of the SE functional group to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures and make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes, as needed. The SE Senior Manager would contribute to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Essential Functions:

·       Lead and mentor a diverse team of technical engineers in support of multiple business areas.

·       Recommend tactics and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of overall business or functional results.

·       Forecast Systems Engineering Manpower needs based on Program and Potential demand forecast.

·       Determine hiring needs and conduct searches to onboard needed System Engineers.

·       Facilitate effective interaction between project engineers, program management and customers.

·       Support proposal development activities including labor estimation (BOE creation and review) and technical response development.

·       Establish training requirements for continued professional development of the team to meet business goals.

·       Establish and manage department overhead budget and ensure staff has the tools and equipment needed to effectively conduct their roles.

·       Capable of Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking / Planning, Communication, IPT / Cross Functional Behavior, Accountability, and Critical Thinking.

·       Review program budgets and schedules with SE program teams.

·       Prepare and deliver effective presentations to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical professionals, including senior level management.

·       Represent L3H during interactions with military and commercial customers.

·       Author/review physical architectures incorporating vendor equipment into airborne systems for military and commercial customers.

·       Ensure programs translate customer requirements into unique verifiable system level requirements.

·       Lead/Review the systems engineering trade study process.

·       Evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

·       Excellent written, oral, and team communication skills.

·       Experience working successfully both independently and in a team environment.

·       Experience in systems engineering activities:

o   Analysis of customer requirements, including system and sub-system trade studies

o   Analysis of detailed hardware and software specifications for systems, subsystems, and key components

·       Entire Program/Engineering Life Cycle Phases and Activities.

·       IRAD and Technical Baseline development/management.

·       Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of leadership in Systems Engineering and Integration experience. 
• Graduate Degree with 10 years of leadership in Systems Engineering and Integration experience.
• In Lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of leadership in Systems Engineering and Integration experience.
• Must have an active Secret DoD Clearance at the time of hire.
• Must be a US Citizen.

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