Sentinel - Sr. Staff Systems Engineer - 19221

Description

The company's Defense Systems business is hiring a Senior Staff Systems Engineer (level 6) for the Sentinel (GBSD) program.

You would join the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test business unit as a contributor to the Enterprise Systems Integration group within the System Integration and Sustainment team.

The group reviews interfaces with external systems and mission scenario threads across the Weapon System, acting as system integrators for systems-of-systems interoperability and joint integration with customers and stakeholders.

The work is people-focused and demanding, with high expectations and varied assignments across the Weapon System enterprise, including the company, the SPO, and mission and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as prime technical lead and Responsible Engineer for one external systems Mission Integration Thread, which may cover facilities, data, networks and communications, software, hardware, and flight test readiness.
• Give technical oversight, review, approval and accountability for ESI technical content, keeping rigor and quality high.
• Lead and mentor other ESI team members with technical direction.
• Serve as the technical contact for the customer, joining technical review boards and building ongoing relationships with customer chief engineers as needed.
• Lead systems-of-systems integration work, including test planning, problem identification and reporting, integration event execution, and coordination among stakeholders.
• Help analyze controls with ESI colleagues and enter data into tracking tools such as DOORS, CAMEO and CPLM/TeamCenter.
• Coordinate many tests across facilities both inside and outside the company, drawing on extensive integration testing experience.
• Take part in technical planning, verification and validation development, cost and risk work, and requirements analysis for integrated systems.
• Produce systems engineering artifacts, including requirement specifications, interface definition documents, integration event plans, test procedures and reports.
• Make sound critical decisions consistently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 14 years of experience; or a Master's in a STEM field plus 12 years; or a PhD plus 10 years of experience.
• U.S. citizen holding an active DoD Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).
• 8-10 years in Product Owner and Product Manager roles.
• 8-10 years in ICBM work (MMIII or Sentinel) or in complex aerospace/defense systems.
• 4 years on large-scale or complex system development across preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell-off, and transition to production.
• 1 year with systems engineering program milestone events such as PDR and CDR.
• 1 year working with external customers to meet program expectations on time and efficiently.
• 1 year supporting DoD contracts and/or managing a large supplier portfolio in other industries.
• Preferred: broad command of complex engineering systems, including engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities and software, for complex systems-of-systems development.
• Preferred: strong written and oral communication, including presenting to high-value customers, and balancing several projects with competing priorities.
• Preferred: experience running Risks, Issues and Opportunities.
• Preferred: experience with DOORS, CAMEO or CPLM/TeamCenter.
• Preferred: experience collaborating with functional groups, subcontractors and government customer representatives.
• Preferred: experience managing several projects at once.
• Preferred: a customer-focused approach with proven leadership and excellent communication skills.

Conditions

Full-time role on a 9/80 schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Based in Huntsville, AL, Roy, UT, or Manhattan Beach, CA.

Travel about 10% of the time.

A Secret clearance is required before start.

Relocation assistance may be available, and a competitive relocation package may be offered.

Primary level base salary range is $166,500.00 - $249,700.00, set by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k savings plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime pay, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus that rewards individual and company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.