Sierra Nevada Companys Mission Systems and Operations (MSO) Business Unit is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and growing a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the effective design, integration, and testing of complex systems. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a solid technical background, and the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver high-quality systems that meet customer requirements.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the SEIT team within the MSO Business Unit, including Systems Engineers, System Security Engineers, Network Engineers, and Test Engineers.
- Oversee the development and implementation of systems engineering processes, tools, and methodologies tailored to aircraft integration and modification.
- Ensure effective requirements analysis, system design, integration planning, and testing strategies.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of subsystems and components.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets for SEIT activities within MSO.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to foster professional growth.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and engineering best practices.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with system design, integration, and testing.
- Communicate project status, technical issues, and risk management plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Support business development activities by providing technical input and expertise during proposal development and customer meetings.
- Support proposal activities, including the development of engineering basis of estimates (BOEs) and technical volumes.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelors of Science degree in a related discipline
- Typically, 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, which includes 4+ years of management experience.
- Thorough understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Proven experience in managing complex systems integration and testing projects, preferably within the defense or aerospace sectors.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to systems engineering and testing.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Previous management experience; exposure to recruiting employees; assigning, directing, and evaluating their work; and overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence
- 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
- Understanding of how to prepare project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
- Experience with commercial derivative aircraft
- Ability to motivate/work with others
- Prior exposure to working successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $150,009.28 - $206,262.76. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150 match up to 6, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
