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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 day ago

Military Fellowship Program: Engineering Manager (Systems Engineering)

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a leader in ISR and aviation, specializing in innovative aerospace solutions. The Engineering Manager will oversee functional teams through program execution, ensuring engineering design and documentation meet program schedules and budgets while continuously improving processes and staff training.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support project staffing plans, schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages, including the execution of risk mitigation plans

Ensure the availability and effectiveness of required tools, processes, and training to achieve program success, while aligning with SNC tools/processes and industry best practices/standards

Manage resource allocations required for program task execution, as well as risk, issue, and challenge identification

Collaborate with the business to determine staffing requirements and help source, screen, interview, and hire top engineering talent

Execute onboarding support, training, mentorship, and career path/talent development activities for engineering discipline teams

Provide career path support, conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate conflict resolution

Qualification

Requirements managementSystems designSystems integrationTechnical risk managementComputer Aided Engineering toolsModel Based System EngineeringEarned Value ManagementINCOSE CSEP/ESEP CertificationMicrosoft ProjectCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentorship capabilitiesConflict resolution

Required

Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline

Typically, 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, which includes 4+ years of management experience

Thorough understanding of requirements management, requirements derivation, and requirements allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation principles

Experience working in and leading large systems design and development teams

Thorough Understanding of engineering principles and practices

Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Excellent communication and organizational skills

The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team through system baseline definition and maturation exercises in a complex development setting

Thorough understanding of establishing, tracking, and addressing key programmatic risks

Practical knowledge of industry standard system engineering design principles, requirements management approaches, Traditional Systems Engineering and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) approaches

Experience with identifying and coordinating resources to ensure the required tools, processes, and training are available/effective and programs are staffed and supported to achieve success

Previous management experience; exposure to recruiting employees; assigning, directing, and evaluating their work; and overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence

Understanding of how to prepare project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages

Prior exposure to working successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision

Advanced Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such Jama, Dassault 3DX, Cameo, Dymola, and MATLAB

Extensive background in assessing and addressing Aerospace and Defense System Complexity and System Integration challenges

Experience in executing high-impact trade studies

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Experienced in the application of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288

INCOSE CSEP/ESEP Certification

Proven experience interviewing engineering candidates for technical positions

Effective mentorship capabilities and experience conducting training

Strong aptitude for resolving conflicts and supporting career development within the team

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

Ability to motivate/work with others

Proficiency with Microsoft Project