Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2-19941

Description

The company's Defense Systems sector is hiring a Systems Engineering Manager 2 based in Manhattan Beach, CA.

The role supports the Sentinel program, which covers Air Force sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system changes for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and related infrastructure.

This is a Functional Home Room manager role. You lead a systems engineering group on the organizational side and stay hands-on with program technical work.

Responsibilities

• Spend about 20% of your time on functional and organizational support for the group.
• Spend about 80% of your time on technical program work, drawn from current tasking or future tasking that may come up.
• Handle administrative work for the group.
• Support employees' performance and career growth through coaching and training.
• Keep the group's technical performance on program work on track.
• Program duties depend on the technical work and can differ from person to person.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 8 years of experience, or a master's degree plus 6 years of experience.
• You must be a US citizen holding an active U.S. Government Secret clearance when you apply, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• You must be able to obtain and keep Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a time frame the company considers reasonable for its business needs.
• At least 1 year of experience writing requirements or verification work in DOORS and/or Cameo.
• Preferred: An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SAP access.
• Preferred: ICBM experience.
• Preferred: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
• Preferred: Experience running programs or subcontracts under an Earned Value framework, with Control Account Manager certification.
• Preferred: A background in RF or networking communications.
• Preferred: A solid grasp of and wide use of engineering systems practices, such as engineering standards, configuration management, material review boards, process control, tooling, facilities and software.
• Preferred: Strong verbal and written communication, including experience presenting to high-value customers and handling several projects with competing priorities.
• Preferred: A record of making sound calls in uncertain or difficult situations.
• Preferred: Experience leading a team of 5 or more staff.

Conditions

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

The role is located in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Relocation assistance may be available, and the role may come with a competitive relocation package.

The base salary range is $161,100.00 to $241,700.00. This is a general guideline, and final offers depend on the scope of the role and your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Educational assistance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and work and life support.
• Paid time off, including vacation and personal business time.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Savings plan.
• Depending on the position, possible eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonuses tied to individual contributions and company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.