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Sr. Manager for Systems Engineering responsible for developing new energetic products, adaptive engineering of existing energetic product lines, sustaining current energetic product lines, and providing requirements support within the Propulsions site. The Systems Engineering Manager will be involved in all phases of the product life, including proposal preparation, brainstorming sessions, design, supplier support, manufacturing support, non-conforming material analysis, qualification testing, failure investigations, and sustaining activities.
Our facility manufactures and tests explosive, propellant, and cartridge-actuated devices. From small, discrete devices to canopy removal systems, our facilities support a nearly unlimited selection of products. We know what’s at stake every day when we come to work. It’s not only our reputation for excellence; it’s the very lives of the men and women who rely on our products.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the systems requirements engineering team, providing guidance and mentorship to the team members
Define and document systems requirements for mechanical and propulsion products, ensuring alignment with program needs and objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical design, chemistry, materials, manufacturing test, program management, quality, and operations
Facilitate requirements workshops and review with stakeholders to gather, validate, and prioritize requirements
Manage requirement changes and traceability throughout the project lifecycle
Develop and maintain requirements management tools and methodologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in systems engineering and requirements management
Accountable for meeting program goals including cost and schedule
Responsible for capturing lessons learned and implementing corrective actions
Support Pursuit & Order capture activities including bidding & estimation efforts for new programs
Basic Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Sr. Manager for Systems Engineering responsible for developing new energetic products, adaptive engineering of existing energetic product lines, sustaining current energetic product lines, and providing requirements support within the Propulsions site. The Systems Engineering Manager will be involved in all phases of the product life, including proposal preparation, brainstorming sessions, design, supplier support, manufacturing support, non-conforming material analysis, qualification testing, failure investigations, and sustaining activities.
Our facility manufactures and tests explosive, propellant, and cartridge-actuated devices. From small, discrete devices to canopy removal systems, our facilities support a nearly unlimited selection of products. We know what’s at stake every day when we come to work. It’s not only our reputation for excellence; it’s the very lives of the men and women who rely on our products.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the systems requirements engineering team, providing guidance and mentorship to the team members
Define and document systems requirements for mechanical and propulsion products, ensuring alignment with program needs and objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical design, chemistry, materials, manufacturing test, program management, quality, and operations
Facilitate requirements workshops and review with stakeholders to gather, validate, and prioritize requirements
Manage requirement changes and traceability throughout the project lifecycle
Develop and maintain requirements management tools and methodologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in systems engineering and requirements management
Accountable for meeting program goals including cost and schedule
Responsible for capturing lessons learned and implementing corrective actions
Support Pursuit & Order capture activities including bidding & estimation efforts for new programs
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience OR In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required
Required Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of system engineering processes and requirement management tools (e.g. Jama)
- Proven experience in defining and managing complex mechanical and/or energetic system requirements for multidisciplinary teams
- Strong experience with Engineering management in a matrix organization
- Significant experience in Aerospace Systems and/or Propulsion Systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with development for DoD customers
- Experience with Earned Value Management
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g. Jira)
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and champions MSBE best practices
- Professional certification in systems engineering (e.g. INCOSE CSEP)
