Life Cycle Engineering, Inc

Sr. System Engineering Manager

Life Cycle Engineering, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer) from an ABET accredited college or university
  • Active U.S. DoD security clearance required
  • Strong experience with PLC/VME installation and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with U.S. Navy contractual policies and processes is a plus
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Perform independent reviews of MCS vendors' contract deliverables for compliance with ship specifications
  • Oversee formal qualification testing for software deliverables and document any failures
  • Negotiate system problem severity and priority ratings in CCB meetings
  • Develop technical briefs for stakeholders including program offices and shipbuilders
  • Conduct risk management activities for the LHA Flight 1 MCS program
  • Coordinate with subsystem SEMs to assess impacts of noncompliance
  • Ensure smooth transition of contractor-developed systems to government support activities

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with various program stakeholders
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects supporting U.S. Navy operations
  • Chance to work on advanced ship design and engineering initiatives
Full Job Description
Sr. System Engineering Manager

Position Summary:
As the Sr. System Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for performing independent reviews of contract deliverables from MCS vendors to ensure compliance with the Ship Design Manager (SDM) shipboard specifications and local NSWCPD System Engineering Process (SEP) requirements.

Security Clearance Requirements:
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active U.S. DoD security clearance required (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Perform independent reviews of contract deliverables from MCS vendors to ensure compliance with the Ship Design Manager (SDM) shipboard specifications and local NSWCPD System Engineering Process (SEP) requirements. Examples include:
    • Software Requirements Specifications
    • Software Design Documents
    • Preliminary Technical Manual submissions
    • MCS Parts Obsolescence Reports
    • Engineering drawings
    • Software test procedures
    • MCS Training curriculums
  • Oversee formal qualification testing associated with vendor's delivery of software products and ensure failed steps are accurately documented and corrected during follow up testing
  • Negotiate severity and priority ratings of system problems with program stakeholders during Configuration control Board (CCB) meetings
  • Develop technical briefs for various program stakeholders including program offices, SDM, shipbuilders, SUPSHIP and more
  • Perform risk management activities in support of the LHA Flight 1 MCS program
  • Coordinate with other subsystem SEMs to determine technical impacts of noncompliance with ship specifications or other process requirements
  • Coordinate with LHA/D in-service team to ensure contractor developed systems are smoothly transitioned over to government software support activities.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
  • B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Computer) from an ABET accredited college or university
Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
  • Strong experience with PLC/VME (Programmable Logic Controller/Versa Module Eurocard) installation and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with U.S. Navy contractual policies and processes is a plus
Physical Demands and Expectations:
  • Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
  • Ability to speak, read, hear, and write with or without assistance
  • Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment


This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

About Life Cycle Engineering, Inc

Life Cycle Engineering, Inc. (LCE) is a privately held engineering, consulting, and technical services firm headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1976, LCE provides engineering, programmatic, and technical support services to the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Army, United States Air Force, and other federal agencies, as well as commercial clients. LCE specializes in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, information technology, program management, and business process engineering. The company has additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, California, Norfolk, Virginia, and Mayport, Florida.
Learn more about Life Cycle Engineering, Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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