Systems Engineer Manager

Description About Teledyne FLIR DefenseJoin Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams.We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.#TeledyneFLIRDefenseJobsJob Summary:The Senior Systems Engineer works with a strong cross-functional team focused on developing and delivering high performance/high reliability integrated systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and other customers. This position will be an authority in Systems Engineering determining sensor, mechanical, electrical, and software/firmware system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for system compatibility. S/He drives and coordinates the design of subsystems and their integration into the total system. The position identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies and develops and recommends corrective actions. The role will also lead the development, implementation, and improvement of company engineering processes with a concentration on new and existing product development, project management, intellectual property development and expansion of overall system engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated competency in decision-making, flexibility, planning and organizing, initiative, and interpersonal skills and be a champion of cross-team collaboration while driving the well-being of the overall organization. The role’s responsibilities includes the management of a cross-functional team of engineers.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Coordinate cross functional activities with all design/engineering functions; mechanical, electrical, firmware, and softwareManage a cross-functional engineering teamTransform a customer/business operational need into a description of system specifications and performance parameters, and system configuration using definition, analysis, synthesis, design, test and evaluationSupport Business Development and Sales & Product Management in the areas of customer requirement analysis, proposal writing, and technical supportDevelop flow down specifications for systems and subsystemsProvide interdisciplinary design and product support to ensure engineering implementation will meet system specificationsInterface with other operational teams; Supply Chain, Customer Service & Support, Quality & Compliance and Mission SystemsPerform analyses for cost, reliability, maintainability, testability, survivability, and other quality factorsPerform risk assessments and generate mitigation plansDevelop verification and validation methods, processes, logic, and plans in support of program milestonesOversee technical progress and direction of programProvide a logical, methodical system design approach to optimize the completeness of the system design including hardware, software, facilities, personnel, and support equipmentManage engineering and business practices that improve design cycles, cost of manufacture, and related support initiativesConceptualize, oversee, and implement engineering changesProvide technical interface with customersRequired Job Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 10+ years of experience; or Master’s Degree/PhD preferred with 5+ years of experience (electro-mechanical and/or software and related systems experience)Ability to define and conduct experiments to identify the root cause of difficult interdisciplinary technical problems, capable of analyzing alternate approaches and developing practical solutions to solve complex problemsStrong written communication skills to support the dissemination of timely information to collaborative teamsInfluential oral communication and presentation skills; when making oral and graphical presentations able to secure the interest and involvement of the team while developing/delivering a clear and concise messageStrong collaboration and teamwork is necessary to establish successful working relationships with product team and when working with other parts of the companyAbility to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and productsContinuous learner; able to learn new approaches, tools, and methodologies to stay ahead of technology changes as they relate to systems engineeringPersonal initiative and motivation is vital, to achieve desired performance results with projects that support the organizationAble and willing to travel domestically up to 25% at times.US DoD Secret Security Clearance/ability to obtainDesired Job Qualifications:Knowledge in program management/scheduling, EAC / ETC (Estimate to Complete / Estimate at Completion), and earned value analysisExperience with various engineering design tools (e.g. SolidWorks, EPDM) greatly desiredUnderstanding of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) sensors and devices and related operational mission requirements desiredFamiliarity Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) camera systems, radar systems, and experience with electro-mechanical systems and controls desiredProven record in project management, product development (phase-gate) and New Product Introductions (NPI) Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​