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Continental Electronics Corporation · 18 hours ago

Director, Systems Engineering

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with over 75 years of proven performance. The Director of Systems Engineering is responsible for guiding the Systems Engineering team to develop state-of-the-art RF transmitter systems, ensuring effective communication and alignment across functional teams while managing requirements and driving innovation.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish and implement systems engineering processes to achieve best-in-class execution, focusing on quality, schedule, and cost performance

Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the team

Work cross-functionally; define and develop System Requirements documentation for all programs

Manage program Verification and Validation documentation and document adherence to requirements

Contribute to engineering proposals to align with business opportunities to enable product definition alignment with customer needs

Collaborate effectively across functional teams, including Program Office, Engineering, Operations, and Quality

When operating within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, work with the development team to manage to the unique demands and regulatory requirements

Recognized as a change agent within the business, adept at driving innovation from concept to successful execution

Champion & implement cross-team/intra-team collaboration and continuous improvement in product designs and engineering practices, with a mindset for subsystem reuse

Ensure the systems engineering staff possess the necessary skills and experience to meet current and future business demands

Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team

Spearhead recruitment and foster professional growth to assemble, develop and retain a skilled, high-performing team

Responsible for coaching and supporting staff to ensure individual and team success; as part of the Performance Review process create development plans and oversee performance assessment processes

Develop budgets, policies and procedures to support the functional infrastructure

Versed in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Versed in DoDAF terms to develop customer needs and lead program teams to success with requirements, including customer interface as deemed by Defense Industry practice

Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork

Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct. Ensure that direct report(s) are trained and evaluated on their knowledge and adherence to the company’s values, Code of Ethics and Conduct, and applicable compliance policies

It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem

Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

Systems EngineeringModel Based Systems EngineeringDoDAFElectrical EngineeringDefense Industry ExperienceBusiness AcumenLeadershipVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of experience as an engineering lead in the defense industry

Ability to obtain DoD issued Secret Clearance

A hands-on leader who is willing to dive deep when needed

Excellent verbal and written skills to interact with project teams, management and customers

Demonstrate high business acumen with ability to analyze complex problems and data, and make high-quality, data-driven decisions

Some travel will be required