What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Engineering Manager position at SkyGrid?
SkyGrid, a Boeing, Avathon Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as a key operational nexus for advanced air mobility, integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services.
The SkyGrid team is looking for a System Engineer Manager to lead the system engineering division. You will be responsible for the growth of the system engineering organization, fostering the company culture, creating system engineering company processes, and providing technical subject matter expertise. The system engineering team will be composed of engineers with various roles in the program, including IPT leads. This role requires a combination of technical skills, soft skills, and leadership experience.
In this role, you will collaborate and coordinate with other functional managers and technical leads while reporting to the Chief Engineer.
\n- Ensure the System Engineering team meets the growth target for 2024.
- Produce and discuss personal goals in alignment with company KPIs.
- Generate an end-of-the-year performance review for your team.
- Ensures the System Engineering deliverables quality and correctness throughout the design review process (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.).
- Provide the Systems Engineering team members with feedback and recognition.
- Responsible for overseeing the system development activities including planning, requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation.
- Ensure compliance with ARP-4754A development practices and produce necessary artifacts.
- Ensure system design compliance with certification, cyber security, quality, and safety standards.
- Continuously improve the system engineering processes and methodologies.
- Perform all Systems Engineering aspects of project planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Responsible for the people management aspect of the system engineering organization including hiring, performance evaluation, providing feedback, and support and guidance on professional development.
- Provide executive status reports to leadership as required during weekly status checks and monthly PMRs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree from an accredited university or college.
- 10 years of experience working in a highly technical, aerospace-related industry.
- 4 years of experience working in a Systems Engineering position and 3 years of experience managing a team.
- Familiarity with all phases of the Systems Engineering design process: ConOps, requirements development, software/system Architecture, system Integration and test, Verification and Validation.
- Experience with ARP 4754A as well as support for System Safety reviews per ARP 4761.
- Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Experience working on certified aerospace programs.
- Knowledge of MBSE development (CAMEO).
- Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options.
- Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings.
- Headspace Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources.
- Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide.
- Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill development
- Engaging Team Activities: Participate in quarterly team-building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee.
- Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day.
