Sr Project Engineer - Mission Systems Software IPT - Lead
Company: SNC
Location: Plano
Posted on: October 2, 2024
Job Description:
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace
and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying
this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF)
Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the
SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to
modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by
the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and
communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate
about building the airborne command post of the future, consider
SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here . As
Sr Project Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to
support the execution of SNC programs being directly responsible
for technical execution, leadership, guidance, and oversight for
our Mission System Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) including
responsibility throughout the product lifecycle from design
concept, technical reviews (PDR/CDR), and integration and test
activities. The Mission System Software IPT responsibilities
include development of open and scalable software solutions
including adherence to government open system standards and modern
development tools and processes. You will be responsible for
overall technical direction within the Integrated Product Team
working closely with the Program Manager leading the IPT as well as
the program Airborne IPT Chief Engineer, your technical leads, and
the other Chief Engineers in the program.
You will ensure program and company processes are adhered to ensure
consistency, quality, and safety across the technical team. You
will be responsible for building and maintaining customer technical
relationship with key customer representatives and several major
suppliers. You assist in building the team including hiring and
managing several direct reports and will oversee and support them
in their program roles and career development. You will work with
engineering managers and functional engineering leads to recruit,
hire, train, and support the engineering team as they execute
program design activities. You will be responsible for multiple
suppliers including creating SOWs and technical specifications,
design reviews, EVM performance, and qualification and acceptance
test activities.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance &
Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a
leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and
unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative,
high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command,
Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance &
Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration,
test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics
support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and
schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed
expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or
under) budget deliveries. Must-haves:
- Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of study and
typically 12 or more years of technical experience
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required
education
- Expert knowledge of engineering principles and practice
- Prior experience leading a team of engineers and the programs
they are managing; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct,
and evaluate their work; and oversee career development, succession
planning, performance management, coaching, mentoring, as well as
holding people accountable
- Extensive experience leading large scale development teams on
extensive mission system software development programs for military
systems using Agile and DevSecOps processes and tools
- Experience with DOD open system standards such as MOSA, FACE,
OMS, and SOSA as well as Gov't development platforms such as
PlatformOne
- Experience directing the preparation of proposals, business
plans, specifications, and approves basis of estimates and rough
order of magnitudes for potential pursuits and ensuring all
resources such as engineering, manpower, production and facilities
are available to support the program
- Demonstrated working knowledge of managing the cost, schedule
and technical performance requirements of multiple programs through
all phases from inception to completion including Earned Value
Management (EVM) and Control Account Manager experience (CAM)
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly
express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to
tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical
audiences
- Understanding of ITAR, licensing, and compliance
requirements
- An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security
Clearance is required Preferred:
- Experience designing complex RF command and control
functions
- Experience with NC3 mission systems
- Experience with technical risk identification and managements
approaches and processes
- Ability to work with team members distributed across multiple
sites.
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand
complex technical and program interdependencies
- Ability to establish centralized, coordinating body for program
concerns, recommendations, and issues; developing recommended
process improvements; facilitating opportunities with
corporate
- Ability to establish new and further refining existing
templates, tools, and guidelines for program documentation and
execution
- Experience with ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2000 Policies
and ProcessesSNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance
that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a
generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision
plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT
NOTICE:This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI
eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is
required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance
for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a
security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated
Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency,
handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance
eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors
which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include,
but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence,
foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and
illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for
Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and
national security committed to moving the American Dream forward.
We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus,
agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading
edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our
nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused,
thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country
stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom,
join our team! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our
employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is
committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse
environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made
without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status
as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe
diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream,
innovate, and inspire.
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