Job Title: System Engineering ManagerJob Description We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to lead the system engineering organization and maintain a high standard of system engineering excellence. In this role, you will be responsible for staffing, fostering company culture, creating and maintaining system engineering processes, and providing technical subject matter expertise. The system engineering team is composed of engineers with various roles across aerospace and defense programs, including IPT leads. This role requires a combination of technical skills, soft skills, and leadership experience and will support manned, unmanned, and optionally piloted aircraft customers and programs. Responsibilities + Ensure the system engineering team is staffed appropriately to meet company growth and business objectives. + Lead hiring, resource allocation, and performance management for the system engineering organization. + Provide system engineering team members with feedback and recognition. + Generate and perform annual performance reviews. + Collaborate with leadership and business development to forecast system engineering requirements and capability growth areas. + Continuously improve system engineering processes and methodologies. + Oversee system engineering development activities including planning, requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation. + Analyze customer/stakeholder requirements, decompose requirements, derive requirements, and allocate requirements to system and subsystem elements. + Develop system architectures for new and existing systems. + Conduct trade studies and perform design research to determine optimal requirements and architectures. + Develop system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation. + Develop subsystem and system test plans and reports. + Execute integration and test activities including benchtop, hardware-in-the-loop, subsystem, system acceptance and verification testing, and flight testing. + Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentation materials. + Lead or support system engineering technical reviews (SETR). + Travel to customer locations as needed (expect >25% travel at times). Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering + 10+ years of experience working in a highly technical, aerospace-related industry + 10+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering position and 2+ years of experience managing a team + Familiarity with all phases of the Systems Engineering design process: ConOps, requirements development, software/system architecture, system integration and test, verification and validation + Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher Additional Skills & Qualifications + Sharp analytical abilities + Excellent communication skills + Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment + Demonstrated technical and personnel leadership capabilities + Experience within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry + Experience in aircraft systems is a must; experience in unmanned aircraft is a plus Work Environment On-site in Round Rock, with some hybrid flexibility. Expect >25% travel at times. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.