Systems Engineering Director - Qualified Staffing

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DIRECTOR
DIRECT HIRETROY, MI180-200K 
JOB SUMMARY:Our client is looking for a qualified teammate that will be Responsible for all aspects of system design including Lead Systems Engineering, Requirements and Architecture, Design Integration, Specialty Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, and Product Integration.  If you have at least 10 years of experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs and applied working knowledge of Systems Engineering, and have a Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field, we are interested in reviewing your qualifications!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct the systems engineering team to achieve meet program requirements and meet technical objectives
• Provide technical leadership in architecture definition and trades, requirements analysis, CONOPs, algorithms, interface definition, subsystem and component design, procurement, integration, validation and verification
• Provide engineering leadership to all decisions impacting product integrity, system performance, and system functionality
• Creating technical presentations to both internal and external customers
• Communicate status, results, and recovery plans (if needed) to senior and executive management
• Developing and maintain customer relationships
• Partner with the Project Manager to ensure program requirements are met
• Collaborate with technical teams to establish and report engineering metrics/TPMs and provide engineering-approved inputs for EACs and/or proposals, as needed
• Foster body of evidence generation throughout the engineering development lifecycle
• Partner with chief engineers at all levels and centers to ensure appropriate engineering staff
• Support new business development efforts through leading and writing proposals
• Undertake other duties as determined by the VP, Product Engineering
• Direct Report Team of 5 or more, Extended Team of 30 or More

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive)
• Certificate in Systems Engineering desired (e.g. INCOSE, GfSE)
• 10-15 years’ experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Applied working knowledge of Systems Engineering with a proven track record of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Experience with bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning
• Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance.
• Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
• Experience working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment
• Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry
• Detailed knowledge in Systems Engineering and related Standards/Processes
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily. 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret Clearance, desired
• Ability to speak German desired
• MSc Engineering desired (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Computer, Management)