Systems Engineering Manager

Build technology that will go to space! Tethers is an aerospace production and R&D company located in Bothell, WA. Founded in 1994, we're nimble, resourceful and fun, and we work on a variety of cool cutting-edge projects in the space industry. Our products include satellite thrusters and de-orbiting solutions, antenna gimbals, robotics, communication and control systems, and in-space manufacturing technology. At Tethers we are still a small enough company that you will have a huge impact on new and exciting product opportunities yet large enough to provide you the resources needed to launch products. Much larger companies haven’t flown anywhere near the number of products into space that we have. So, if you want to make your mark and be part of the next mission, now is the time to apply.

Why work for Tethers?

• Smart, engaged co-workers who value and support each other’s growth
• Convenient Eastside commute to Bothell with nearby walking trails
• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental/insurance packages
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• 401k retirement plan with generous company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• The team members that work here are awesome!

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:  The Systems Engineering Manager is responsible for growing a team of highly skilled cross functional engineers to meet overall business objectives in a highly technical and innovative environment. They will provide functional and technical direction to the team, while maturing the systems engineering team in their contributions to TUI as a business.  Must be well versed in product lifecycles, requirements management, program planning and scoping, and capable of providing mentorship and guidance for electrical, software, aerospace, mechanical, or controls engineers performing systems engineering tasks at TUI.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the development and implementation of Systems engineering standards, with an emphasis on requirements management and traceability
• Drive excellence in all aspects of the system engineering, such as customer requirements, subsystem interactions and interfaces, control theory, and interdisciplinary communication
• Own the simulation strategy for core TUI technologies, and guide the technology roadmap to meet the evolving customer requirements.
• Provide direct and ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors designing and developing new solutions, enhancements, and updates.
• Contribute to development on projects, programs, and products as part of TUIs roadmap as well as execution of existing missions
• Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated, and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps.
• Communicate project status and escalate issues to direct managers, program managers, and internal and external development partners.
• Relentlessly and continuously seek out and implement improvements to the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum five years’ experience in systems engineering environment, including at least two years of management.
• Strong ability to understand complex systems, investigate and tackle challenging problems and work in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing product development in a high reliability industry, Aerospace industry experience preferred

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building a team from a small project-focused group into a scalable organization whose output and quality can be predicted with high confidence.
• Experience working within an ISO9000 or AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Experience with JIRA, or on an Agile scrum team.
• Experience in a small company, start-up, or growth transition environment.
• Experience with Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, or related processes
• Security clearance beneficial but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.  Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.  May encounter prolonged periods of sitting.  Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 25 lbs. 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE ITAR COMPLIANCE:

• This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
• Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
• TUI participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

Tethers Unlimited, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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