Leonardo DRS · 16 hours ago
Senior Manager- Engineering
Leonardo DRS Land Systems is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead multiple engineering functions and manage personnel at their Goleta, CA facility, focusing on advanced research and new product development.
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Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the engineering site, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and objectives
Develop and maintain a safe and productive work environment, adhering to all safety regulations and best practices
Adhere to all security protocols and work with the site Facility Security Officer to ensure all personnel are also in compliance
Participate in preparation of proposals
Manage site/departmental budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial constraints
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization
Recruit, mentor and train top talent. Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the team
Lead and manage a collaborative multidisciplinary engineering team including electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to engineering staff with a focus on professional development
Manage budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
Establish clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations for the engineering teams. Set performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide feedback to team members
Act as the primary point of contact for all engineering-related matters for the Goleta site; coordinating with the LS headquarters staff in Bridgeton, MO
Foster effective communication and collaboration across engineering disciplines and with other functions including engineering, marketing, business development, supply chain and manufacturing
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
Work closely with other engineering functional managers to ensure process consistency, resource planning and allocation, and functional department coordination, driving synergy and efficiency across all engineering functions
Attend in-person/remote appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Establish mechanisms to collect feedback and continuously improve team processes and outputs
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in engineering and rapid prototyping to ensure the team remains at the forefront of innovation
Ensure that the engineering team has access to the latest tools, training, and resources to support continuous learning and development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Software) or a related technical field
7 + years of relevant experience
Proven experience in a leadership role managing direct reports and multiple engineering functions
Experience working in rapid prototyping and within the DoD industrial base
Strong technical background with a deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, systems, and/or software engineering principles
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with diverse and distributed teams
Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Pet insurance
401K retirement plan
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Vacation & Health & Emergency leave
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Student loan repayment
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
Company
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a manufacturer and designs advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and high-performance defense technology.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
William Lynn
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
David Gross
Co-Founder
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