Director - Systems Engineering

Manage technical baselines including requirements, interfaces, configurations, KPIs, data management, standards, protocols & procedures, and verification & validation processes.

Establish and manage processes and tools across the product development and operational lifecycle.

Efficiently and systematically convert functional requirements into a scalable system architecture and execution strategy.

Ensure seamless integration between the physics, engineering, manufacturing, construction, and test/ops teams.

Work with leadership and program management to develop and manage protocols for making and tracking key decisions and change control management, ensuring transparency and accountability across the company.

Ensure the efficient and systematic conversion of functional requirements into a scalable system architecture and execution strategy.

Own architecture PBS and WBS.

Build a high-performance systems engineering team. Identify skill gaps and strategically grow the department to meet program milestones.

Actively coach and mentor junior and senior engineers. Create professional growth plans and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Develop the internal framework for the systems engineering group, defining roles, responsibilities, and ensure maximum efficiency and transparency across the organization.

Set clear KPIs for the team, conduct regular performance reviews, and manage resource allocation across various technical workstreams.

Promote a collaborative, "fail fast, learn faster" environment while maintaining a relentless focus on safety and rigorous engineering standards.

Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal manufacturing engineering teams.

Coordinate design reviews and program management functions.