Staff Systems Engineer - Engineering Program Manager

Description

The team designs, builds, integrates and tests sensing and targeting systems for Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) platforms that protect US and Allied warfighters.

The Engineering Program Manager leads engineering execution across the full program life cycle and works alongside the Program Manager and Chief Engineer to keep the integrated engineering team on cost, schedule and technical performance.

The role brings consistency, rigor and visibility to all engineering work on a program.

Responsibilities

• Run engineering execution from capture through delivery, across the whole program life cycle.
• 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.
• Hold every engineering process to the required standard and rigor.
• Work with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to align technical scope, staffing and execution plans.
• Spot risks and issues early, communicate them, and mitigate them.
• Lead milestone reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR and TRR, with clear entry and exit criteria and confirmed readiness.

Requirements

• Hold a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics or another STEM field with 12+ years of related experience, an MS in a STEM field with 10+ years, or a PhD in a STEM field with 8+ years.
• Have 5+ years of related engineering experience at a defense contractor during EMD and/or LRIP phases.
• Have worked collaboratively on complex projects that combine hardware, software and firmware.
• Have experience developing and managing Earned Value Management (EVM) cost accounts and schedules.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Hold an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Preferred: Have used metrics to drive decisions and program outcomes.
• Preferred: Communicate clearly in writing and speech, including briefing senior leaders internally and externally.
• Preferred: Have 9+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years leading multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Preferred: Have worked through the engineering process, from proposal and requirements analysis to verification testing and fielding.
• Preferred: Have worked in a systems engineering integration and test setting in EOIR systems, sensors, optics, antenna design, direction finding, geolocation or threat analysis.
• Preferred: Have decomposed requirements for DoD platforms or systems.
• Preferred: Have strong SysML modeling and MBSE tool skills, such as IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect or Cameo, including building and maintaining system models, traceability matrices and verification cross-reference artifacts.
• Preferred: Understand engineering execution across the full program life cycle, beyond task tracking or a single discipline.
• Preferred: Collaborate well across functions, sites and stakeholders.
• Preferred: Know the company's processes and operating procedures.
• Preferred: Hold CAM certification with ETC and CEAC experience, or have performed CAM duties.
• Preferred: Have guided teams through proposals, Basis of Estimate generation, program planning including start-up, Integrated Baseline Reviews, milestone or gate reviews, and all execution phases.
• Preferred: Hold an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

Conditions

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

Travel is required about 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

A Secret clearance is required before start.

The position depends on funding or contract award and involves a special access program.

You must acquire and maintain the U.S. Government security clearance the customer requires before starting.

Primary level base salary range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00.

This range is a general guide. Final base pay depends on the scope and responsibilities of the role 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.

Benefits

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