Propulsion Engineering Manager I Sentinel

The Propulsion Engineering team is hiring for a Propulsion Engineering Manager 1 professional located at our Chandler, AZ location.

Position Overview

The Propulsion Engineering Manager will play a key role in support of vehicle development and production at the Launch Vehicles business unit. This position will have supervisory and technical oversight in support of the Sentinel Propulsion Engineering efforts.

Essential Functions

The role requires oversight of a team of engineers and interfaces daily with senior management, program management, and internal or external customers.

Job Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following activities: personnel work assignments, goal setting, performance evaluation, coaching, coordinating program efforts, and technical oversight. Team development, including training and mentoring are central elements of this role. Responsibilities will also include assisting the senior management team with hiring, salary planning, and other duties as requested.

Ability to work within, lead, or develop a team as required by the situation

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to a large customer community (internal or external)

Ability to solve problems, lead troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple concurrent projects and priorities

Ability to evaluate trade studies and present results to senior management

Project management experience preferred

Prior management experience a plus

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 5 years of related experience or Masters Degree and 3 years of experience

Ability to obtain a DoD Government Secret Security clearance

Ability to travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications

Subject matter expertise with solid rocket motors and/or ordnance

Project Management

Active DoD Government Secret/TS Security Clearance

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