Systems Engineering Lead 3392

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 (VSFB) Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.

This position may be eligible for partial telecommuting after initial training period is complete.

Essential Functions

• Lead resolution technical issues related to radio frequency (RF), communications, information technology (IT), facility and electro-mechanical engineering activity for the Eastern Launch & Test Range (ER) and Western Launch & Test Range (WR) to accomplish objectives and requirements.
• Guide team members in understanding company vision and principles and work in concert with other engineering and department managers to ensure successful planning and execution of engineering activities.
• Coordinate lessons learned on technical solutions between the launch ranges with the ER Technical Director.
• Support engineering skill allocation for projects. Assist engineering managers with hiring qualified personnel.
• Support all aspects of engineering efforts to support sustainment, maintenance, and operation of the Ranges.
• Oversee execution and improvements to engineering processes and procedures.
• Follow standards and management policies.
• Utilize Microsoft (MS) Project products and resource management data tools to Identify and resolve resource issues and escalation communication to management.
• Provide leadership and guidance in engineering resource prioritization.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and handle escalation and communication to management.
• Monitor workflow on engineering projects to ensure delivery of products on time in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare and provide progress and status reports, and briefings as required or requested, to inform department and program management of anticipated performance success, issues, improvement initiatives.
• Provide cost and schedule estimates for various engineering efforts and project proposals.
• Ensure all Environmental, Health and Safety training requirements are being followed.
• Interface with managers to ensure compliance with engineering support.
• Develop/possess an understanding of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Space and Missile System Center (SMC) and RGNext policies, procedures, and organizational responsibilities for requirements review, operations planning, scheduling, and mission execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Solid analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Solid communication skills, both written and oral
• Solid interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel and all team members.
• Solid leadership skills
• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with the customers, superiors, peers, and subordinates
• Able to handle multiple priorities and work in a dynamic environment
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
• Master's Degree in STEM or Engineering Management preferred.
• Ten or more years of experience in engineering or related field with Launch Test Range Systems (LTRS) to include eight years of leadership experience.
• Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to travel frequently between launch ranges (Florida and California); frequency of travel is 30%.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

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.

The salary range for this role is $104,900 to $167,000; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

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.