VP of Systems Engineering
Company: Kymeta Corp.
Location: Redmond
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
VP of Systems EngineeringWho We AreKymeta's mission is to
enhance lives by unlocking the potential for global satellite and
cellular broadband communications while on the move. We do this
through our innovative solutions, best-in-class technologies that
meet and exceed our customers' requirements.Our core principles
define the character and spirit of our employees and how we
operate. We are committed to fostering a customer-focused culture
by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
that is rooted in supporting its employees and our corporate social
responsibilities.What We NeedThe VP of Systems Engineering will
work with exceptionally talented teams of multi-disciplined
engineers to develop the next generation of satellite-based mobile
communications. The role will work with RF Engineering, Software
Engineering, Electrical & Firmware Engineering, Materials &
Reliability Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain,
Program Management, Product Management, and executive leadership to
define, develop, test, and align Systems Engineering to meet
product family objectives. Oversee all aspects of the platform
development cycle from technology innovation through product family
introduction. As a technology leader, you will hold technical
direction, decision-making process, and alignment of product
families to system requirements.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to set direction for team solving complex issues on
critical systems-related approaches, requirements, specifications,
and design.
- Coordinates engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the
platform. Develop new concepts for future product designs to meet
projected requirements.
- Align cross-functional teams on Systems Engineering Design for
Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Cost & Supply Chain.
- Guide engineering teams on system-level design specifications,
analysis, and trade-offs, including defining hardware and software
requirements, features, and integration tests.
- Establish, foster, and mature Research and development
(R&D) partnerships with academia, commercial industry, and
government agencies in respective areas of expertise and support
cross-collaboration with the other areas.
- Support engineering team readiness and execution during test
phases and lead anomaly resolution teams.
- Responsible for the framework to support technical root cause
investigations and corrective action plans.
- Accelerate design, development, and deployment speed through
engineering development process improvements.
- Leadership and management of Program Head Engineers, Principal
Engineers, and Systems Engineering group.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with satellite systems, and missions. Deep
understanding of satellite terminal design principles, manufacture,
assembly, integration, test, and operation.
- Expertise in communications and systems theory and analysis
including link budgets, signal propagation, phase noise, EVM, and
non-linear effects.
- Demonstrated experience collecting complex engineering data
from multiple sources and the ability to organize and communicate
data concisely to the customer and senior leadership.
- Experience designing, developing, and integrating networking,
communications, and datalink capabilities and subsystems.
- Experience with DfX (Design for
Cost/Manufacturability/Assembly/Test/Quality/Reliability/etc).
- Strong ability to listen and clearly and concisely communicate
deep technical details in a high-level understanding to various
backgrounds.
- Leadership experience, ability to influence and set technology
standards and process direction.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a
fast-paced environment.
- Experience in end-to-end performance management and
optimization across radio access networks, services & systems
aspects, and core networks & terminals.
- 10+ years of direct experience in prototype or medium to
large-scale program definition, design, development, integration,
testing, and capability demonstrations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and
adaptability, working with multiple disciplines through all phases
of development.PREFERRED BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE
- Broad exposure to mechanical design and development practices
in a development and production manufacturing environment.
- A background performing GNC component trade studies (including
make/buy trades and supplier identification/research).
- Understanding of digital or analog beamforming and
communications systems.
- Previous experience in highly complex system integration and
test activities.
- Previous experience with one of the following: Python, C/C++,
or Java programming.
- Previous experience with one of the following wireless
standards and networks: LTE, 5G, and Sat Comm communications
systems.EDUCATION
- BSEE with 18+ years in industry or equivalent experience in a
related field, M.E. Systems Engineering
preferred.COMPENSATIONKymeta is committed to fair and equitable
compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have
determined the salary range for this position to be $200k - $300k.
This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the
maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for
future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based
on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not
limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience,
certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for
this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock
options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of
pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members
as a part of any final offer.BENEFITSWe offer a competitive
benefits package which includes:Medical Plans: A choice between two
competitive options
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Vision & Dental
- Life/AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per
year
- Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid
holidays per yearKymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care
leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital
status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental
disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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