Manager - Systems Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA804: Marlborough, MA Building 4 1001 Boston Post Road Building 4, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Protected Communication Systems (PCS) Team is currently seeking a motivated Systems Engineering Manager who is ready to lead a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic team of engineering professionals. The Systems Engineering Manager is a senior engineer on site, responsible for the engineering integrity of the systems, equipment and product covered by the contract.

The Section Leader performs management activities and provides leadership for approximately 10-15 engineers supporting various site contracts. These activities include technical development of people, providing and identifying appropriate training for people, employee’s performance reviews, setting goals, mentoring, salary planning, employee recognition and awards, benefits, Overhead and capital planning, EH&S, ethics, recruiting.

As part of Collins Mission Systems, we specialize in developing advanced communication systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. As part of the PCS Department, the Systems Engineering department supports a variety of communications systems including Secure Switching Networks, SATCOM, and networking for ground based, ship, submarine, and airborne platforms.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Job Responsibilities:
    • Full-Lifecycle Systems engineering experience (or relatable) with Communication systems; Familiarity with the Systems Engineering "V" model and the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
    • Develop the team through career discussions and training; Approve team timecards and Expense Statements
    • Experience in New Business Initiatives such as the generation of proposal Cost Volumes, Technical Volumes, or Management Volumes; Prior experience in the generation of BOEs and resource planning in anticipation of future contract awards
    • Liaison with departmental leaders and other program staff to ensure all systems / sub-systems are appropriately monitored and supported, with necessary changes defined and/or developed to meet user requirements
    • Responsibilities also include proposal support, coordinating program staffing needs and reductions, and interviewing applicants
    • Strong understanding of requirements flow-down, design, development and testing of systems
    • Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering

Qualifications/Experience Needed:
    • Experience in Engineering and project-engineering management
    • Experience developing and operating with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
    • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including ability to produce technical documentation, site-wide media / specifications and the desire to learn new technologies and tools 
    • Prior Experience leading teams (Team Lead, IPTL, CPTL, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Program Engineer, Section Manager)
    • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
    • Active SECRET Security Clearance REQUIRED

Security Clearance:
    • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
    • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
    • Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements 

Preferred Qualifications: 
    • Program / project management experience helpful (PM, IPTL, CE)
    • Experience with the DOD MILSATCOM customers and mission requirements
    • Experience in requirements development, management and IV&V
    • BOE Certification or proposal experience
    • Experience developing systems in a team-based development environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM
    • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering, digital engineering, and digital thread concepts
    • Proficiency in CORE and/or Design for Six Sigma

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet