In this job, you are the technical owner of an engineering product across its rapid lifecycle from prototype to production and fielded product support.
Essential Functions:
Acts as the Technical Director for the assigned UAS platform, accountable for managing all aspects of product design, production, testing, and support.Responsible for the full life cycle development and sustainment from concept to retirement of assigned UAS platform.
Provides Interface between Project Management, Design, and Production team
Co-chairs (with Program Management) the Air Vehicle Change Control Board (CCB) for the assigned UAS platform and coordinates design upgrades and corrective actions with quality, manufacturing engineering, production, and supply chain management.
Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of AS9100 design and development processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
Accountable for Developing and documenting system and subsystem-level requirements and interfaces in coordination with suppliers and the design team. Responsible for verification of the 'as designed' solution to those requirements.
Responsible for defining system and subsystem interfaces and translation of those requirements across a multi-disciplinary team that they manage.
Responsible for leading a team of engineers and contractors to ensure a total technical solution is within scope, and budget and being delivered to the customer on time.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in any of the following fields: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
10 years of relevant experience leading teams in the development of aircraft, unmanned systems, and/or other complex electromechanical systems.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills, particularly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Experience in:
Developing and tailoring System Engineering processes based on program cost, schedule, and risk tolerance
Developing requirements traceability verification matrix (RVTM) and supporting the verification analysis and testing.
Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards in a design and manufacturing environment
Using System Engineering tools to document and manage project requirements
Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
Must be able to travel 0-25% within and outside CONUS
The ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:
Master's Degree in Engineering preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; and the ability to read and understand technical requirements documents required
Experience in the following areas preferred:
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Flight testing
RC Aircraft or UAS
JIRA task management
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills required
Required to display strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet project/company objectives.
Required to focus on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.