Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Technical Subcontract Manager (TSM) you will lead the technical support efforts to managing subcontractors across a large ISR program. The TSM manages a team of engineers assigned as the primary technical point of contract for each supplier. They are responsible for management of all technical content created under the subcontract and coordination of reviews of supplier generation content across the pertinent programs Integrated Product Team leads to ensure alignment with the Weapon System design. This will require high coordination with Supplier Program Manager, IPT technical leads, Chief Engineer, technical SMEs, program managers, and customer representatives.
Your duties will also include defining supplier required delivers through all phases of the systems engineering life cycle from program inception and design concepts through major program milestones criteria (SRR/PDR/CDR), and first article and product deliveries. You will oversee subcontractor SDRLs, technical system specifications, product designs, system architecture, Working Groups, Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), supplier visits, lab and development approaches, certification documentation, qual and acceptance test approaches and other supplier deliveries. You will be supported by program IPT leads, engineering and program SMEs, and the quality organization.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Learn more about IAS
Must-haves:
- Bachelors of Science degree in a related discipline and typically 12 or more years of relevant technical experience
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Demonstrated knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering principles and practices
- Experience in working and leading large design and development teams
- Thorough understanding of systems engineering including: requirements management, systems design and integration, technical risk identification and management, and Verification and Validation principles
- Experience managing subcontractors during the development of new products
- Extensive understanding of FAA certification requirements and impacts on supply chain component design and qualification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in design and development of large aircraft of extensive aircraft modification programs.
- Understanding of ITAR, licensing, and compliance requirements
- An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
- Practical knowledge of industry standard system engineering design principles, requirements management approaches, Traditional Systems Engineering and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) approaches
- Earned Value Management experience
- Extensive background in assessing and addressing Aerospace and Defense System Complexity and System Integration challenges
- Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team through system baseline definition and maturation exercises in a complex development setting
- Experience in executing high-impact trade studies
- Thorough understanding of establishing, tracking, and addressing key programmatic risks
- Extensive understanding of Configuration Management and Data Management practice on large development programs.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $159,430.15 - $219,216.46. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150 match up to 6, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
