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    Chief Engineer - Dayton, United States - Sierra Nevada Corporation

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    SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, were applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Forces (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 youre passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

    As Chief Engineer you will be using your skills and expertise to support the execution of one of our largest ISR programs and directly responsible for technical execution, leadership, guidance, and oversight for our Ground Support Systems Integrated Product Team. The Ground Support Systems IPT will be responsible for providing ground support equipment, logistics, and training systems. As the technical leader of the GSS IPT the ability to translating our digital design articles into products and services to be used in sustainment will be a core focus. You will be responsible for overall technical direction within the Int egrated Product Team working closely with the Program Manager leading the IPT as well as the program Chief Engineer, your technical leads, and the Chief Engineers over the other program IPTs.

    You will ensure program and company processes are adhered to in order 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. Learn more about IAS

    Must Haves:

    • Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, System Engineering or related technical discipline and typically 14 years of experience.
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding of program management, aircraft design, aerospace & defense, and/or engineering programs
    • 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
    • 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
    • Proven track-record developing, communicating, and executing to meet technical program performance
    • Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations
    • 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
    • Earned Value Management experience
    • Understanding of ITAR, licensing, and compliance requirements
    • The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance is required

    Preferred:

    • Previous Technical Leadership experience in large aircraft modification programs
    • Extensive experience on programs with aircraft flight and ground test programs
    • Experience with large program training systems and processed including mission system and aircraft trainers with full flight simulation capabilities
    • Experience with Technical publications for aircraft maintenance and operations
    • Experience with Integrated Logistics approaches for large scale aircraft ensuring Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability are architected into the program design
    • Experience with technical risk identification and managements approaches and processes
    • 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 Processes
    • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

    At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of Americas fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

    SNC 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 the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret 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. Were 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 nations 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


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