Director of Systems Engineering

Summary

The Director of Systems Engineering is responsible for the overall technical, fiscal, and schedule performance of the Systems Engineering department in support of corporate strategic objectives. Must have leadership capabilities for technical management of simulation and training programs, with detailed knowledge of Systems and Software Engineering practices and methodologies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Direct responsibility for execution of tasks assigned to the Systems Engineering department, including technical oversight, and financial and schedule performance.
• Success of strategic goals including corporate fiscal performance, local and Global Engineering initiatives, and Strategic Business Objectives (SBO’s).
• Resource management within Systems Engineering, including training and career development.
• Provide a highly engaged work environment for department team members.
• Supervisory and performance responsibility for direct reports, and oversight of performance of secondary reports.
• Engineering leadership over the Lead to Award (L2A) process through both supervision and direct participation in proposal writing, proposal and solution review, and costing.
• Continuous improvement of department performance through processes improvement, tool identification and development, and other initiatives
• Monitoring and implementation of Systems Engineering industry trends and best practices.
• Oversight of execution in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Active communication and status reporting of all above items with Engineering Director and Senior Leadership

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in an Engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in simulation training systems with a focus on aircraft platforms
• Sufficient understanding of business concepts to effectively manage budget and schedule performance · Understanding of simulation hardware and software architecture, components, and technology ·
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Software Development, Hardware / Software Integration and product testing ·
• Eligible for a US DoD Security Clearance · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Strong motivation, leadership, and team building skills
• Ability to effectively manage technical teams
• Excellent problem solving, situational assessment, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously through proper delegation skills and selective personal involvement · Ability to motivate and facilitate effective change
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

• Work sometimes performed in an environment where irritants such as noise, temperature, and lighting variations may exist, but there is little chance of injury, accident, or occupational health problems. Moderate to high levels of stress are sometimes experienced with this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to travel both domestic and internationally.
• Must be familiar with and be able to work on simulation training devices. ·
• Must be able to work overtime and off-shift

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.