Sentinel Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) System Engineering & Integration (SEI) Manager [...]

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office in Roy, Utah, is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) System Engineering & Integration Lead position. The role involves leading the IFC‑SEI Team, collaborating on hardware and software design, and ensuring product integration meets performance requirements.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in STEM, significant experience in systems engineering, and an active U.S. Government Secret clearance. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical coverage and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience; 6 years with a master’s degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Direct experience in major systems engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IFC‑SEI Team within the System Integration & Sustainment Directorate.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams for hardware and software design.
• Guide development effort of an Integrated Functional Capability.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering Design

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

Job Title

Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) System Engineering & Integration (SEI) Lead – Systems Engineering Manager 3.

Location

Roy, Utah (SDS Division). This position may offer a competitive relocation package.

Key Responsibilities

• Stand up the IFC‑SEI Team within the System Integration & Sustainment Directorate and lead IFC strategic vision.
• Derive level 1 and 2 requirements and coordinate the development and execution of IFC major milestone events across multiple program BUs.
• Collaborate closely with Integrated Product Teams responsible for hardware, software, and system design to identify system functions for incremental delivery and define hardware and software configuration with program timing.
• Support the evolution of multiple products starting with an overarching Strategic IFC Plan and detailed IFC plans and schedules.
• Guide the development effort of an IFC until certification that the integrated set of products meets functional and performance requirements.
• Grow technical breadth across a broad portfolio of mission threads and apply lean‑agile, model‑based frameworks.
• Perform Control Account Management and Risk Management duties.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership and manage executive interactions on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 8 years of related experience; 6 years with a master’s degree.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a background investigation close date within the past six years.
• Direct experience in major systems engineering design or integration activities (e.g., SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, System Test, or System Activation).
• Experience presenting to internal and external stakeholders to drive outcomes.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Special Program Access.
• 3+ years of leadership or program management experience.
• Control Account Manager or Work Package Lead experience.
• Functional Management experience.
• Ability to manage concurrent efforts and staffing requirements.
• Experience in developing Basis of Estimates and risk management.
• Experience with ICBM programs, Agile methodologies, Integrated Functional Capability process, and Model‑Based Engineering.
• Proven team leadership in program integration, operations, proposals, or capture efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• 9/80 standard work schedule.

EEO Statement

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