Engineering Manager - 3425 - Military Veterans

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety.

As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Patrick SFB, Florida

This position is eligible for a (hybrid) telecommuting schedule.

Essential Job Functions :

• Provide Systems Engineering leadership to a multi-disciplined team in the areas of subsystem integration, architecture, requirements and test and evaluation in support of all major subsystems (i.e., Command Destruct/Positive Control, Communications, Data Handling, Optics, Radar, Range Safety, Surveillance, Telemetry, Timing & Sequencing, and Weather).


• Manage and lead a multi-disciplined team to accomplish assigned tasks and objectives


• Support the Systems Engineering Manager in maintenance of the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and ensure lower-level Systems Engineering processes are updated as needed. Ensure compliance to SE process with on the Eastern Range.


• Perform resource management duties to include review of Basis of Estimates (BOEs), proposals, and project schedules to ensure Systems Engineering support and staffing is adequately addressed to ensure successful task execution


• Resolve variances between actuals vs planned charges in support of Systems-Engineering assigned tasks


• Provide leadership and guidance in engineering project prioritization and spend plan and technology road map efforts


• Coordinate with external Government customers to resolve issues, as needed


• Provide inputs to and support Joint Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (JSEIT) meetings, Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Subsystem IPT meetings, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), etc.


• Develop monthly activity and award fee reports


• Ensure assigned resources are current on timekeeping inputs, training and other administrative tasks


• Perform and provide annual performance appraisals including the assignment of goals and the allocation of merit increases


• Resolve personnel issues in a timely manner


• Initiate and present performance awards to recognize outstanding performance


• Perform quality checks of Systems Engineering products to ensure quality products are being provided


• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills :

• Ability to learn quickly


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Ability to work independently


• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly


• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change

Required Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering or match (STEM) related field


• Master's degree preferred; Systems Engineering certification preferred


• Minimum 10 years of related engineering experience to include eight years of supervisory experience


• Familiarity with Systems Engineering tools such as MBSE, System Architect and DOORS preferred


• Experience with DoD customers, e.g. knowledge and experience with customer technical processes, business practices, operational processes and organizations


• Knowledge of DoD contracting and management


• Experience leading technical working groups and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).


• Background in Systems Engineering, Product Team project leadership, and/or program management

Other Desired Qualifications :

• Experience with Space Launch or Launch Support Systems


• Ability to learn quickly


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Ability to work independently


• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly


• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change


• Willingness to travel [SB1]


• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Project) Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or Top) Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship


• Valid U.S. Driver's License require

Benefits of Working at RGNext:

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.