Project Engineering Asc Mgr

About the role

The Project Engineering Manager, Asc will lead a team responsible for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) used in the assembly, integration, and test of spacecraft and missile systems. The role involves guiding the team through scoping, planning, and writing Business Objectives Documents (BOEs) for GSE efforts that directly enable vehicle assembly, test, and launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and build relationships with Product Center, AI&T, Operations, and GSE Talent Centers to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Cook up new business activities within the Space LOBs, including identifying opportunities, developing and validating BOEs, generating Top Level Plans, and supporting EPPs
• Guide SMEs for GSE production, including Mechanical Ground Support Equipment, Electrical Ground Support Equipment, and Special Test Equipment
• Implement strategies for GSE estimating processes, reduce costs, and enhance quality of BOEs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that GSE products meet customer requirements and are properly estimated to be delivered on time and within budget
• Think systemically, considering the entire project lifecycle and all interconnected components, to drive comprehensive and accurate end-to-end estimating
• Develop schedules and resource allocation plans for GSE New Business

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience/combined education
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Experience with new business activities and proposal development
• Experience with writing BOEs and justifications
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing multiple projects and tasks
• Experience using project management tools, such as MS Project or similar
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry
• Experience in working with Production Operations and/or AI&T
• Knowledge of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) production, attesting in one area: Mechanical, Electrical, or Special Test Equipment
• Experience with GenBoe tool