Collins Aerospace · 16 hours ago
Associate Dir Systems Engineering Lead(Onsite)
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $299K/yr
10+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leading aerospace company that provides advanced technologies for civilian and military applications. They are seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority on programs supporting the modernization of U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications capabilities, overseeing system architecture, requirements, and integration throughout the project lifecycle.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical and programmatic guidance to large multidisciplined teams, leading effective working sessions and trade studies, cultivating and reinforcing group values, and identifying, analyzing and correcting technical problems
Serve as the primary systems engineering and technical authority, leading system architecture, requirements, interfaces, integration, and verification across the full lifecycle
Lead and mentor large engineering teams to understand, analyze, and develop the MBSE models, requirements, and designs using enterprise standard tools, processes, and industry best practices to ensure consistent, accurate and on-time delivery
Perform hands-on systems engineering in classified lab environments, supporting integration, test, and technical problem resolution
Drive the plan and execute project-level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals
Monitor and understand cost and schedule of the project and report project status to program management and engineering leadership using Earned Value Management
Analyze and track new and modified scope changes for technical, cost and schedule impacts
Contribute to proposal development and follow-on customer technical engagements
Ensure the development and management of technical risks & opportunities and develop and execute mitigation plans
Apply SysML concepts for System Modeling across a full engineering lifecycle
Travel occasionally to support program requirements
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Proven track record leading and mentoring large systems engineering teams including the customer interface
Extensive knowledge of the Systems Engineering process for Hardware and Software systems
Experience with radio communication systems such as VLF, UHF, VHF, Satcom, or related
Proven experience with MBSE concepts and tools such as Magic Draw CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect
Preferred
Experience or exposure to other related disciplines such as project engineering, human factors, system safety, reliability & maintainability, and cybersecurity
Experience working in an Agile development environment, being part of a highly integrated team working closely with SW, Integration and Verification teams
Experience with parametric bid estimation tools such as SEER
Experience or exposure to leading team with applications such as Microsoft Project, Confluence/JIRA
Experience managing technical risk, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
May be eligible for Relocation
And more!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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