(SDS) Propulsion SMT Technical Lead - 16601

About the role

The position is located at the Strategic Deterrence Division (SDS) headquarters in Roy, UT. It may also be filled in Manhattan Beach, CA or Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Leading the technical oversight for Aerojet as the main engineering point of contact for the Program.
• Alligning supplier technical activities with overall program technical baseline and verifying supplier technical deliverables are successfully integrated.
• Developing Aerojet Statements of Work (SSOW) through collaboration with key technical and programmatic stakeholders.
• Assists Program and Supplier Management Team Lead (SMTL) in generating technical content for Aerojet Request for Information (RFIs) / Request for Proposals (RFPs) / etc.
• Supporting program and supplier management team lead (SMTL) in negotiations.
• Reviewing and approving Aerojet’s technical subcontractor deliverables (SDRLs) with guidance from applicable cross-functional program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Partnering with the SMTL to align Aerojet technical objectives within program cost and schedule constraints.
• Establishing and tracking technical goals and commitments for Aerojet to drive maturity and ensure high-quality execution.
• Managing and mitigating technical execution risks by monitoring Aerojet technical performance against metrics and addressing identified capability gaps.
• Overseeing and maintaining the SMT technical action item tracker to facilitate communication and accountability with Aerojet.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related engineering experience.
• Willing and able to travel 50% or more between Roy, Huntsville, and Manhattan Beach, as well as various other locations.
• 5 years Design and Manufacturing experience in liquid propulsion systems.
• Experience working with technology Aerojet supports. For example, aerospace electronic systems, Comms systems, and/or liquid propulsion systems.
• Experience with the systems engineering “V” and different phases of the acquisition lifecycle including requirements development to acceptance testing.
• Experience in managing a technical baseline.
• Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Prior Supplier Management Experience on a Program in the Development phase. Technical evaluations of supplier proposals & subsequent contract negotiations. Experience in managing technical risks and opportunities. Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or being a control account manager (CAM).

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in liquid propulsion systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts