Systems Engineering Director jobs in Lompoc, CA

At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamicsinc.com

Relative Dynamics Inc. is seeking to hire a Systems Analyst to provide support to end users on a variety of issues and to identify, research, and resolve technical problems.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Prepare and provide progress reports, status reports, and briefings as required

• Coordinate and communicate with senior leadership and site management regarding performance problems, issues, and improvement initiatives for Western Range (WR) Prime Mission Equipment (PME)

• Design, develop, and perform critical assessments of maintenance processes and procedures; make recommendations for continuous process improvement and assist with implementation

• Manage various Operations & Maintenance (O&M) projects and perform qualitative and quantitative maintenance data analyses

• Develop, produce and maintain various data products to perform in-depth analysis of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) operations, while ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all data

• Coordinate and direct resolution efforts from the Maintenance Control Center (MxCC) for all PME maintenance issues encountered during most launch missions

• Research, analyze and report on emerging negative trends to help coordinate corrective actions needed to ensure continued mission support capabilities

• Resolve customer concerns with analysis details and products and respond to suggestions for improvements

• Evaluate junior analyst reporting products to ensure accuracy and compliance with company quality standards

• Provide MxCC countdown support

What You'll Need: (Required Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, maintenance, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5 years of applicable experience performing critical thinking, analysis, and/or problem-solving related work or applicable range maintenance and/or operations

• Experience with use of Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel

• Range experience with maintenance procedures that regulate site processes for management of maintenance, safety, logistics, technical data, security, facilities, and training is preferred

• Understanding of the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), its relationship to PME preventive and corrective maintenance, and the computation and production of“Reliability, Maintainability, Availability”(RMA) data is preferred

• Understanding of the Range launch requirements, maintenance and operations activities and their interrelationship is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a highly fluid environment, within a team and with other groups or customers

• Strong degree of professionalism, excellent organization skills

• Ability to work multiple tasks concurrently and switch between tasks quickly

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, and detail-oriented and ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment

• Ability to organize and lead meetings, prepare clear oral and written direction, correspondence, and reports

• Good problem-solving skills for data analysis and detection of latent issues in data products

• Occasional travel to instrumentation sites on Vandenberg AFB, Point Mugu NAS, and Pillar Point AFS

• The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

• Must possess REAL ID Federal Compliant driver’s license

What You Won't Do:

• Feel stuck as we offer great opportunities to advance and learn

• Feel like a number as we're a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment

• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge

• A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts

• Accept assignments with open cooperative positive and team-oriented attitudes

• Able to plan and execute plans across teams

• Effective communicator both written and verbal

What You'll Enjoy:

• Competitive wage and benefits package

• Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance

• Vacation and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Great 401k with company match

• Employee referral program

• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.