Manager, Integration & Test

Job Description:

Saab’s Surveillance U.S. Division is seeking an Integration and Test (I&T) Engineering Manager to lead a team of I&T Engineers and report to the Director of Functional Engineering. The individual that fills this role will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of functional managers, as well as program management counterparts, to ensure the execution and delivery of a quality end product within cost and schedule targets. This position is located in Syracuse, NY.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop the Integration and Test team focused on meeting technical, program and business objectives

• Program resource planning

• Develop on-going staffing capacity and long-term staffing plans

• Recruit staff as necessary to meet business demand

• Assign appropriate personnel to projects and programs

• Ensure all personnel have established relevant goals and objectives that link directly to the objectives of the business.

• Provide technical oversight, guidance, mentorship and coaching to assigned personnel in the performance of their assigned tasks.

• Manage the annual performance review process, compensation reviews, and career development process.

• Maintain department competencies by creating a training strategy and providing training opportunities for employees to continue their professional development.

• Ensure accountability for creation of accurate cost and schedule targets, and execution of technical effort in accordance with those targets.

• Understand and manage resources to Program Manager’s budget and schedule.

• Determine the department or team's strategy for completing a task.

• Responsible for cost estimating activities related to contract proposals, IR&D, Capital, and assigned overhead budgets.

• Ensure the BOE's and schedules are accurate, appropriate, documented and consistent with overall program objectives.

• Establish cost and schedule targets for team members.

• Monitor and control execution consistent with established technical, cost and schedule objectives.

• Support contract negotiations and fact finding as requested by program management.

• Provide credible technical insight and leadership within Integration and Test Engineering

• Develop innovative technical solutions, assess technical risk and identify risk mitigation strategies within assigned discipline(s).

• Work directly with the Systems Engineering Functional Manager to ensure that there is a consistent requirement-to-test strategy for each program.

• Responsible for budgeting including OH and capital requests for programs under your responsibility.

• Be a champion for the quality and continuous improvement of technical processes.

• Ensure updates for QMS processes, forms, templates, work instructions and job aids are completed.

• Establish processes and benchmarks for measuring team and process performance.

• Ensure team is accountable for adherence to established processes and continuous improvement objectives.

Compensation Range: $150,500 - $195,600

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline. Master's degree is a plus.

• 12+ years of experience in a technical/engineering environment

• Subject matter expert in the Integration and Test Engineering field.

• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

• Ability to provide strategic direction for projects and programs in area of expertise.

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across disciplines effectively.

• Previous defense experience is a plus.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Set and articulate goals and build a team around those goals.

• Anticipate organizational challenges likely to occur due to the dynamics of the business environment and formulate contingency plans and coping strategies.

• Forecast resource requirements (people, money & assets) in order to meet business objectives.

• Measure team and process performance through the definition and use of appropriate metrics.

• Grow management and technical talent by identifying, crafting and implementing an appropriate development plan.

• Establish goals, guidelines and methods to be used within team.

• Plan and manage an operating budget for own organization.

• Effectively match compensation to performance.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

• Wellness and employee assistance resources

• Employee stock purchase opportunities

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage