Systems Engineering (SE) Manager - Aitech

Job Title:           Systems Engineering (SE) Manager

Compensation: $175-200K

Reporting:         Director of Engineering

Aitech Defense Systems is renowned for its innovation in rugged embedded systems, designed to operate reliably in the challenging environments of military, defense, aerospace, and space applications. Founded in 1983, Aitech has a rich history of pioneering advancements such as the world’s first conduction-cooled MIL-SPEC VMEbus board and has continually evolved its product line to include state-of-the-art SBCs, GPGPU-based AI applications, and advanced cybersecurity for mission-critical systems.

 Joining us means you’ll be working at the forefront of technology with projects that span across land, sea, air, and space, supporting some of the top prime contractors in the industry. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to groundbreaking projects and push the boundaries of embedded computing technology!

 The Aitech team seeks a highly talented Systems Engineering Manager to lead our Systems Engineering team in developing hardware and software throughout the lifecycle process. This role will provide exceptional functional oversight to Systems Engineering Team members and cross-functional collaboration with other disciplines such as Program Management, Production, and Operations. The position will report directly to the Director of Engineering and communicate information such as project status, team needs, and emerging risks items.

 The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong excitement to lead human space flight development and defense programs. This includes striving to improve lifecycle processes, drive to meet or exceed customer expectations, and find creative ways to tackle technical challenges. An effective candidate will be respectful, accountable for their tasks, supportive to the team, and passionate to drive programs with high quality and success. The candidate will have demonstrated skills including team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and clear flow of information.

   Oversee and provide functional oversight for Systems Engineers and IPT Leads supporting embedded systems development for space and Mil/Aero Programs

·      Lead development lifecycle milestones such as Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR)

·      Manage system requirements and ICDs

·      Lead Configuration Management and Data Management on programs

·      Manage program technical Risk and Opportunity, escalate emerging risk items to Director of Engineering

·      Interface between engineering team, program management, integrated product team (IPT), production, and Director of Engineering to drive program execution

·      Provide technical support as required by customers or other departments

·      Leadership activities such as employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring, career development, training, and identification of specific skills required to execute programs

·      Assign staff and identify staffing needs (workload forecasting) for on-going and upcoming development program tasks

·      Recruit talent as needed (job descriptions, resume reviews, interviewing, etc.)

·      Identify and implement process changes and tools to improve efficiency and quality within the department

·      Generate and monitor technical relevant KPIs to manage team’s performance

·      Support future technical business development capture activities such as proposal development (BOEs for cost estimates), customer interfacing as needed, and publishing "White Papers" and Technical Articles

·      Provide various technical support to lifecycle development tasks as needed

·      Guide the team to improve processes and efficiency

·      Provide inputs for yearly budgetary planning and department goals

·      Craft career paths, develop training programs, administer performance reviews (including discipline/corrective actions if needed)

Desired Experience: 

·      Graduate degree in engineering (MS/MEng) or equivalent from an ABET accredited school

·      2+ years experience as Engineering Manager in a matrix organization structure

·      Leadership training, graduate certificate, graduate degree (MBA) or equivalent

·      NASA, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), commercial aerospace, or defense programs experience

·      Project or program management experience including Earned Value Management (EVM)

·      Solid presentation skills with awareness to tailor technical information to audience in attendance

·      Strong ability to communicate clear, concise information with customers, team members, and leadership

 Job Location: Chatsworth, California Office

Aitech Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in the strength of a diverse work force and encourage qualified individuals to apply. It is the policy of Aitech to attract and retain the best qualified people available without regard to ethnicity, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran.

Requirements:

 Recommended Experience: 

·      Undergraduate degree in engineering (BS/BEng) or equivalent from an ABET accredited school

·      10+ years of Systems Engineering, or related field for embedded systems development

·      5+ years of experience in customer interfacing positions

·      5+ years of team leadership (direct or in-direct)

** This position is 100% onsite

***Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident