Systems Engineer Level 6 - Software IPT lead

Description

The company's Launch Vehicles Division in Chandler, Arizona is hiring a Systems Engineer Level 6 to lead the Software IPT.

The role is high-visibility and calls for a technical and leadership expert who guides the software and firmware teams in designing, integrating and delivering software for the interceptor, flight test vehicles, ground support and unique test equipment.

The company has a long record of advances in aviation and space, from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and the moon landing.

The ideal candidate has broad development experience, a deep understanding of embedded software, firmware, integration and testing, and experience building safety and security into software products.

You will own the technical, cost, schedule and resource delivery of the IPT's work, coordinate with the other IPT leads on the program's software needs, and keep ground and flight test supported while software meets program milestones.

Relocation assistance may be available. Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical and leadership authority for software, meeting demanding performance, schedule and cost targets.
• Lead the software team in a fast-paced program, setting team assignments, workloads and mentorship, and coordinating across internal teams and external partners.
• Plan long-range software development to support technology maturity, new capabilities, ground and flight testing, and tactical software qualification and deployment.
• Work with the flight test and ground test IPT leads to understand their software needs and schedules.
• Identify risks, drive technical solutions and carry out risk mitigation with your team leads.
• Serve as the main technical contact for internal and external stakeholders, reporting on risks, trade-offs, decisions and progress.
• Work with program management and external partners to align technical requirements and delivery dates with program milestones.
• Build trust-based relationships with internal and external partners to keep everyone aligned.
• Give technical and programmatic input to executive briefings, program updates, engineering reviews and risk discussions.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience, a master's degree with 12 years, or a 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 place of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• The ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Understanding of government systems engineering requirements.
• Experience as an IPT lead, technical lead or other leadership role in a program office or business function, with proven team building, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience directing technical development across engineering on a program, including design, development, implementation, testing and delivery to a customer.
• Experience developing and running project schedules.
• Preferred: an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related technical field.
• Preferred: an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance or higher, SAP access, and/or SCI access.
• Preferred: exceptional communication skills.
• Preferred: interest in and aptitude for customer engagement at technical and programmatic 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 engineering on a program, including delivery to a customer.
• Preferred: experience coordinating with external subcontractors, primes and/or suppliers.

Conditions

Based in Chandler, Arizona.

Travel: up to 10% of the time.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The base salary range is $166,500.00 to $249,700.00. Final pay depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus, depending on the position.
• Long-term incentives may be available for Vice President and Director roles.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.