• Chief Systems Engineer

    Serco (Orlando, FL)


    Position Description

    Serco is looking for a **well rounded Chief Engineer, to join our team!** The engineer will be working as a Chief Engineer to support our Satellite Ground System organization by leading a team in program execution located in **Orlando, FL.** The SEIT Lead interfaces with the Program Manager, SEIT Lead, other leads, as well as the customer.

     

    This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain and transfer your DoD Secret security clearance

    In this role, the key responsibilities will be:

    Leadership and management

    + Lead, mentor, and train engineering and technical staff.

    + Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members.

    + Provide input for performance reviews and lead staff development.

    Project and technical oversight

    + Oversee all phases of engineering design, development, and production.

    + Supervise the installation of equipment.

    + Troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure the final product meets all standards.

    Operational and strategic planning

    + Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to improve system reliability.

    + Manage vendor and contractor relationships.

    + Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and create reports for senior leadership.

    + Create strategic plans and set a cohesive vision.

    Qualifications

    To be successful in this role, you will have:

    + **Active DoD Secret security clearance**

    + **U.S Citizenship**

    + A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (STEM degree required)

    + Minimum of 8 years of experience or 6 years with a Master’s Degree in the following;

    + Experience developing and implementing the overall engineering strategy and technical roadmap in alignment with the program’s long-term business goals.

    + Experience supervising all phases of engineering projects, from initial design and development to final implementation, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

    + Experience establishing and enforcing engineering standards, best practices, and quality control processes to ensure the reliability, safety, and effectiveness of all products and systems.

    + Experience acting as a primary technical point of contact, communicating with executive leadership, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders on project status, risks, and technical decisions.

    + Experience identifying and mitigating technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Demonstrated proficiency in computer use including typical office applications (MS Office Suite)

    + Ability to travel up to 25%

    + The ability to report on-site 3x/week in the Orlando Office.

    **Additional desired experience and skills** :

    + Knowledge base of Wideband SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS) or other MILSATCOM enterprise-ground system architectures

    + Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline

    + Scrum Master or Product Owner certification

    + Mentoring experience.

    + Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.

    + Experience working with satellite communications technology system architecture, interfaces, protocols, control, planning, equipment, concept of operation, troubleshooting, policies, and/or procedures

    + Software development familiarity with Windows Service development, Microservices, Unit testing frameworks (NUnit, XUnit, etc),Databases and writing SQL (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgresDB, etc)

    + Experience in the design, implementation and delivery of sophisticated software systems in stages of the Software Development Life Cycle

    + Experience performing in software development teams using Agile or waterfall process and continuous integration / continuous deployment processes and tools

     

    Company Overview

     

    Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

     

    To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

     

    Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .

     

    Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .

     

    Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

     

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    **ID** _71804_

    **Recruiting Location : Location** _US-FL-Orlando_

    **Category** _Engineering_

    **Position Type** _Full-Time_

    **Security Clearance** _Secret_

    **Telework** _Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position_