Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2

Description

The company's Defense Systems group is hiring a Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization, based in Roy, Utah.

The role oversees three functional homeroom directorates that set common engineering processes, tools, and technical development and training resources for engineers and managers across the division's programs.

You will directly manage three Systems Engineering directors and help strengthen engineering excellence, organizational alignment, and employee development across the division.

You will report to the SDS Division Engineering Homeroom Vice President.

The company is looking for a proven systems engineering leader with strong technical credibility who can build high-performing teams, lead through complexity, and foster a positive, accountable culture.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent, disciplined execution of systems engineering processes across program and product teams at every national site and at multiple subcontractor locations in the division.
• Lead direct reports and help shape an organizational matrix covering roughly 1,200 to 1,800 staff.
• Allocate the directorate's indirect budget to get the most value for programs, people, and strategic priorities.
• Build and roll out training that improves program execution and supports employees' technical and professional growth.
• Own the technical content, compliance, and continuous improvement of domain Principles and Operating Practice (PrOP) documents.
• Oversee promotion and merit and bonus decisions for technical staff on programs, making sure they follow sector schedules and guidelines.
• Act as delegation of authority (DOA) for the Functional Homeroom Vice President on program, division, and sector matters as directed.
• Create clarity, reinforce expectations, and keep teams and leaders aligned so execution stays consistent.
• Build a culture of accountability, inclusion, engagement, and continuous development across the organization.

Requirements

• Show strong organizational leadership, including the ability to handle ambiguity, create clarity, and align teams on shared goals.
• Lead with urgency, ownership, and accountability, and make employees feel supported, respected, and able to succeed.
• Commit to a healthy, intentional culture at both the individual and organizational level, with a record of developing employees and improving team effectiveness.
• Work well across organizational boundaries, understanding how engineering disciplines and roles fit together on a complex DoD program.
• Have deep expertise in one or more engineering disciplines and meaningful technical accomplishments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor whom others seek out to solve complex problems and make sound engineering decisions.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Develop leaders and teams by setting high standards, coaching well, and reinforcing collaboration, trust, and execution excellence.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of related experience, or a master's degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Have experience in a formal management or lead position.
• Have extensive CAM and P&L experience.
• Have 3+ years of experience with: management leadership of a technical and complex program effort; developing and administering budgets and standards of performance; and developing and implementing technologies for production processes with efficient, sustainable implementation.
• Be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance, with an investigation date or periodic review within the last 5 years, and the ability to obtain program special access.
• Nice to have: a master's degree or higher in engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Nice to have: experience standing up an organization or leading a major change initiative.
• Nice to have: an active Top Secret clearance.
• Nice to have: ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience.
• Nice to have: full lifecycle program execution experience.
• Nice to have: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
• Nice to have: prior experience working with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership.
• Nice to have: experience leading tasks on schedule, at cost, and meeting all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager.

Conditions

Full-time position based in Roy, Utah.

Travel is required for 10% of the time.

Standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Secret clearance is required to start.

Base salary range is $230,000.00 to $345,000.00. Final offers depend on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may change based on business needs and candidate availability.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
• Paid time off.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary annual bonus, plus Long Term Incentives for Vice President and Director roles.
• Company-paid holidays and life and disability insurance.