Engineering Manager II Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (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 you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission.

Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here (https://www.sncorp.com/capabilities/nc3-systems/) .

Are you dreaming about a position where you can deliver quality, meaningful results?

Come be a part of our diverse, multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies.

Develop your technical acumen as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth.

As an Engineering Manager, you will be using your skills and expertise to manage functional teams through program execution for our products and services.

These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems.

You will represent the engineering department at all management level meetings.

You'll ensure that the engineering design, documentation, and approvals meet the program schedules, are obtained in a timely manner and that engineering hours expended are productive, meeting program goals and budgets.

You will own and continuously improve processes and procedures, oversee training of staff and provide technical direction as required.

**Here’s what you can expect:**

+ Generous paid time off and flex time
+ Friendly and talented colleagues
+ Exclusive SNC company events
+ Leadership and development training
+ SNC Mentorship Program
+ Education reimbursement
+ Site specific amenities:
+ Free to use fitness center on-site
+ State-of-the-art coffee house
+ Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options
+ Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout
+ Access to walking and biking trails

**Responsibilities:**

+ Support project staffing plans, schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages, including the execution of risk mitigation plans.
+ Ensure the availability and effectiveness of required tools, processes, and training to achieve program success, while aligning with SNC tools/processes and industry best practices/standards.
+ Manage resource allocations required for program task execution, as well as risk, issue, and challenge identification.
+ Collaborate with the business to determine staffing requirements and help source, screen, interview, and hire top engineering talent.
+ Execute onboarding support, training, mentorship, and career path/talent development activities for engineering discipline teams.
+ Provide career path support, conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate conflict resolution.

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

+ Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline
+ Typically, 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, which includes 4+ years of management experience.
+ Experience leading the development, maturation, and approval of product level designs
+ Advanced knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes
+ Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices
+ Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation
+ Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills
+ **The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required**

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**Qualifications We Prefer:**

+ Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
+ Experience with CATIA 3DExperience
+ Familiarity with industry standard drafting standards per ASME Y14.100 or the DRMs
+ Familiarity with reverse engineering practices to include 3D scanning and hand-surveying
+ Familiarity with additive manufacturing (3D printing)
+ Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
+ Proven experience interviewing engineering candidates for technical positions
+ Effective mentorship capabilities and experience conducting training
+ Strong aptitude for resolving conflicts and supporting career development within the team
+ Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
+ Ability to motivate/work with others
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Project

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $165,010.21 - $226,889.04.

Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

**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.

(https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward.

We’re 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 nation’s 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!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.

Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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