Systems Engineer Level 6 - Flight Algorithm IPT lead

Description

The launch vehicles division of the company is hiring a Systems Engineer Level 6 to lead the Flight Algorithm integrated product team (IPT) in Chandler, Arizona.

The team designs, integrates and delivers interceptor tracking, guidance and control algorithms that support intercept capability in a hypersonic environment.

The role sits at a high-visibility point in the program, balancing cost, schedule and technical challenges across the algorithm teams and the flight and ground test IPT leads.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical, cost, schedule and resource execution of the IPT's work.
• Set technical direction for the algorithm work, make sure designs are executed to plan, and handle risks and new problems as they appear.
• Coordinate with the other IPT leads on program needs and drive schedules toward program success.
• Work with the flight test and ground test IPT leads to meet their software needs and schedules, so testing is supported and software products hit program milestones.
• Manage team assignments, workloads and mentoring, including work with internal teams and external partners.
• Serve as the main technical contact, preparing and presenting updates on risks, trade-offs, decisions and successes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with program management and external stakeholders to align technical requirements and delivery dates with milestones.
• Build trust-based relationships with internal and external partners to keep teams aligned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience, master's degree with 12 years, or Ph.D. with 10 years, in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related technical field. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Understanding of government systems engineering requirements.
• Experience as an IPT lead, technical lead or other leader in a program office or business function, with team building, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience directing technical development across a program's engineering work, from design and development through implementation, testing and delivery to a customer.
• Experience building and running project schedules.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Preferred: an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or another related technical field.
• Preferred: an active US Government Top Secret clearance or higher, SAP access and/or SCI access.
• Preferred: strong communication skills.
• Preferred: interest in and aptitude for customer engagement at technical and program levels.
• Preferred: experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects.
• Preferred: domain expertise in defense sensor systems.
• Preferred: experience directing technical development across all aspects of a program's engineering work, from design through delivery to a customer.
• Preferred: experience coordinating with external subcontractors, primes and/or suppliers.

Conditions

US citizenship is required.

An active US Government Secret clearance is required to start.

Travel is expected for 10% of the time.

Based in Chandler, Arizona.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Primary level base salary range is $166,500.00 to $249,700.00, set by the scope and responsibilities of the role and 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, eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus, in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President and Director positions.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.