Manager, Systems Engineering

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

Job Summary: This is an exciting role for an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. The ideal candidate for the position is someone with experience with each phase of systems engineering and people management. In this role, you will manage a team of talented engineers to architect, develop, integrate, and test multifunctional systems. This role will report to the Director of Systems Engineering. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the team of system engineers and integration engineer—duties include growing the team, mentorship, career guidance and development, and performance management. 
• Establish requirements for new software and system hardware enhancements, support efforts for new capabilities, and develop and refine engineering processes and procedures. 
• Drive pragmatic decisions and tradeoffs to maximize the probability of hitting critical timelines. 
• Collaborate and build effective relationships with cross-functional teams to create an efficient product lifecycle flow. 
• Communicate project status and results to senior leaders and key stakeholders

 Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent 
• 8+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, RF engineering, Integration and Test or similar 
• Systems Engineering experience spanning the entire product lifecycle (Concept to Delivery) 
• 1-2 years of experience leading and mentoring teams
• Ability to steer through ambiguity with minimal guidance 
• Ability to navigate systems engineering process and tailor to program needs
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with RF systems (e.g. radar, comms, EW, etc.) and EOIR systems. Some level of electrical hardware/lab experience, and/or field test experience 
• Experience working with Systems Engineering tools for Requirements Management and Product Lifecycle Management (e.g. JAMA, Polarion, DOORS) and system architecture (SysML, CAMEO).  
• Experience with MATLAB, Python or coding in 3rd or 4th generation languages

 Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Good written and oral communication skills 
• Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization 
• Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.