Systems Engineering Manager

MTSI is seeking a dynamic and experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead the engineering efforts of an advanced air platform program. In this role, you will oversee the design, integration, and execution of complex systems engineering activities while fostering collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess technical leadership capabilities, systems engineering expertise, and a strong commitment to delivering mission-critical solutions for national defense.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:
• Serve as the engineering lead for system development, ensuring alignment with program goals and customer requirements.
• Lead systems engineering efforts across requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and verification phases for advanced air platforms.
• Program Management Support:
• Collaborate with program leadership and stakeholders to develop strategies, define priorities, and ensure timely delivery of program milestones.
• Support cost estimation, technical risk management, and resource planning for systems engineering activities.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Supervise and mentor systems engineering team members, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Provide guidance on systems engineering best practices, methodologies, and tools tailored to program goals.
• Requirements Management:
• Oversee requirements capture, traceability, and validation, ensuring designs meet DoD specifications and mission objectives.
• Manage system-level requirements documentation using tools such as DOORS or JIRA.
• System Design and Integration:
• Direct the development of system architectures, including hardware, software, and data flow integration for mission-critical subsystems.
• Ensure seamless interoperability across subsystems such as avionics, sensors, propulsion, and communications.
• Testing and Validation Oversight:
• Lead test planning, system validation, and verification activities in laboratory and operational environments.
• Approve test results and ensure systems meet all technical requirements and performance metrics.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Interface with customers, program managers, and technical teams to communicate system design progress, risks, and solutions.
• Develop and present technical briefs, reports, and proposals to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Compliance and Standardization:
• Ensure all systems align with DoD standards, including MIL-STD specifications, RMF (Risk Management Framework), and cybersecurity guidelines.
• Maintain adherence to MTSI and customer-specific processes throughout the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 8 years of leadership experience leading technical teams or systems integration efforts.
• Deep expertise in systems engineering tools and methodologies, including MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) practices and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect.
• Experience managing system development lifecycles, including requirements analysis, design, testing, and validation.
• Strong familiarity with advanced air platform systems, including avionics, sensors, propulsion, and communications subsystems.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams under tight timelines, delivering mission-critical solutions.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

Desired

• Master's Degree
• 10+ years of leadership experience leading technical teams or systems integration efforts.
• Certifications that validate proficiency in systems engineering and technical leadership:
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP): Demonstrates advanced systems engineering expertise.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): Validates team leadership within Agile frameworks, applicable for technical teams.
• DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Certification: Expertise in building defense-specific system architectures.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification: Process improvement expertise tailored to resource efficiency.
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP: Cybersecurity certifications relevant to defense applications.
• PMP (Project Management Professional): For candidates involved in technical project management and stakeholder coordination.

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