Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Engineering Program Manager

Description

The company designs, builds, integrates and tests advanced sensing, targeting and tracking systems for Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) programs, supporting US and Allied warfighters.

The role is based at the Rolling Meadows site and is for a team contributor who works closely with program leadership.

The Engineering Program Manager leads engineering execution across the full program lifecycle, keeping the integrated engineering team on cost, schedule and technical performance, and works alongside the Program Manager and Chief Engineer to meet commitments and bring consistency and visibility to all engineering work on the program.

Responsibilities

• Run engineering execution from capture through delivery across the whole program.
• Keep cost, schedule and technical performance on track through disciplined execution.
• Coordinate all engineering functions and partner groups (GSC, MFG, MA) so the program stays aligned.
• Use program metrics and performance indicators to inform decisions.
• Enforce engineering processes at the level of rigor they require.
• Work with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to align technical scope, staffing and execution plans.
• Spot risks and issues early, communicate them and reduce their impact.
• Lead milestone reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR and TRR, with clear entry and exit criteria and readiness checks.

Requirements

• Hold a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics or another STEM field with 8+ years of related experience, an MS in a STEM field with 6+ years, or a PhD in a STEM field with 4+ years.
• Have 1+ years of engineering experience at a defense contractor, during EMD and/or LRIP phases.
• Have worked collaboratively on complex projects spanning hardware, software and firmware.
• Have experience developing and managing Earned Value Management (EVM) cost accounts and schedules.
• Be a US citizen.
• Hold an active US Government Secret security clearance.
• Preferred: experience using metrics to drive decisions and program outcomes.
• Preferred: strong written and verbal communication, including briefing senior leaders internally and externally.
• Preferred: 5+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years leading multidiscipline engineering teams.
• Preferred: experience across the engineering process, from proposals and requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding.
• Preferred: experience in a Systems Engineering Integration and Test environment in one or more of EOIR systems, sensors, optics, antenna design, direction finding, geolocation or threat analysis.
• Preferred: experience decomposing requirements for DoD platforms or systems.
• Preferred: demonstrated expertise in SysML and MBSE tools such as IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect and Cameo, including building and maintaining system models, traceability matrices and verification cross-reference artifacts.
• Preferred: a strong grasp of engineering execution across the full lifecycle, beyond task tracking or a single discipline.
• Preferred: a proven record of working across functions, sites and stakeholders.
• Preferred: familiarity with company processes and operating procedures.
• Preferred: CAM certification with experience in ETCs and CEACs, or demonstrated experience performing CAM duties.
• Preferred: success guiding teams through proposals and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation, program start-up planning, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), milestone or gate reviews and all execution phases.
• Preferred: an active US Government Top Secret security clearance.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site at the Rolling Meadows, IL location.

Travel is required for about 10% of the time.

A Secret clearance is required before start, and the role depends on funding or contract award and on obtaining and keeping the clearance the customer requires for a special access program.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Base salary range is $135,800.00 to $203,600.00. This is a general guideline, and the offer depends on the role's scope and responsibilities and on the candidate's 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.

The company provides equal opportunity to all candidates.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus may be available in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.