Propulsion Engineering Mgr - L5

Manages the research, planning, design and development of mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Directs application of research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Please join us as a Propulsion Engineering Manager for the Controls team.  You will serve as the Functional Leader for a team of propulsion engineers supporting development, qualification, and production. The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, have strong interpersonal skills, have initiative, have the ability to manage multiple tasks, and enjoy a fast paced, dynamic environment.

As the Propulsion Engineering Controls Manager, you will:

• Serve as the Functional Leader for a team of propulsion engineers
• Be responsible for staff planning and tracking activities, to include program need assessment, hiring, onboarding, and coordinating staffing with other functional leaders
• Mentor and develop technical talent in collaboration with the Propulsion, Energetics & Life Support Talent Center (PELS TC) functional organization. Foster a culture of technical excellence with a laser focus on production support
• Maintain full command over program priorities and schedules and hold your team accountable to achieve key milestones and deliver value
• Regularly presenting technical status and issue resolution to program leadership, customers, and other applicable stakeholders
• Travel estimated at 25%

The Propulsion Engineering Controls Manager will be required to provide functional leadership and demonstrate LM Full Spectrum Leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical), Physics, or related field

• Current SECRET level clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearances

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical), Physics, or related field

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers, leaders, and customers

• Understanding of propulsion/energetic system design, development, manufacture, and test, particularly for attitude and divert control systems

• Current Top Secret clearance

• Experience guiding the successful completion of major programs and functioning in a project leadership role.

• Full Spectrum Leadership experience and training

• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to promote teamwork with internal customers