KLXS Manager, Systems Engineering & Integration

ARES is supporting NASA in launching the Artemis mission to send astronauts back to the Moon and Mars.  One of our roles is providing the systems engineering & integration (SE&I) function for Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) to ensure they perform perfectly as SLS and Orion are build, integrated, tested, and launched.  It is an exciting mission supported by an awesome team of engineers working side by side with their NASA customers.  We engineer, test, and problem solve on NASA's critical launch infrastructure and ARES is looking for a manager to lead this team.  As the SE&I Manager you will work within the KLXS Program Office, executing the duties of the KLXS contract and managing activities of the SE&I organization.  This role requires excellent skills in leadership, teamwork, planning, execution, employee management, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience of managing complex engineering projects through full NASA project life cycle, from initial proposal, up to production release.
• Have experience of working with Project Managers, effectively minimizing requirements growth, scope creep, and ensuring strong objective criteria for verification.
• Possess a strong understanding of the systems engineering discipline, with relevant experience at KSC, to enable effective systems integration.
• Have participated as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team and led development and presentation of engineering solutions to government customers.
• Have strong leadership and organizational skills, with a minimum of 5 years previous proven line management experience.
• Experience in facilitation techniques, preferably with a Six Sigma green or black belt certification
• Able to work five days a week (M-F, 8-5) onsite at KSC.

Responsibilities:

• Support the PMO and PM with program management activities, process development, leadership, and strategy.
• Lead, plan, and direct a team of highly professional engineers, working in a design / development and analysis technical environment.
• Line manage the System Engineering, EGS Futures Engineering, and Orion Program Office Engineering Teams and develop and mentor junior employees, to facilitate future growth of the business. You'll create personal development plans for individuals in your team, and recruit internally and externally when necessary.
• Review and audit technical documentation, including design reports, drawings, flight test plans, and other product / project technical documentation, ensure that engineering activities are delivered in line with company procedures.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers and internal stakeholders, including NASA EGS Leadership.

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

 ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).  These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.   Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.