Mission Assurance Manager

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

Trident currently seeks a Mission Assurance Manager that will provide Flight Quality Excellence leadership and support to the Trident product portfolio as our business continues to grow and expand.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of standard company processes for assigned programs by developing and initiating mission assurance plans
• Lead investigations and share problem-solving techniques to determine Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA)
• Structure a scheduled plan for mission assurance tasks and activities encompassing the course of a program lifecycle
• Track program performance and risk, and determine resources and actions needed to ensure mission assurance
• Identify and initiate tasks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of program performance
• Participate and lead technical discussions regarding quality assurance and specialty engineering design aligned to mission risk objectives and goals
• Work concurrently with the Flight Programs, Supply Chain vendors, and Operations team members to ensure mission success.
• Take a hands-on approach in identifying potential improvements from key suppliers by working with supply stakeholders within the organization
• Ensure mission assurance engagement in pre-proposal and proposal phases
• Maintain the ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience/education
• 12 years or more of related experience in engineering, operations, or a related field within a design or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working as a Flight / Mission Assurance Manager on a NASA and / or DoD program.
• Aerospace experience, in particular working on satellites, payloads, launch vehicles and / or other space flight hardware
• Experience in disciplines such as mission assurance, quality, program management, engineering and/or manufacturing.
• Experience with leading investigations and problem-solving techniques to determine Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Technical expertise in recent experience to help drive design, production/test readiness, and other needed reviews and audits with the ability to make risk-informed decisions.
• Interpersonal skills to foster advisor relationships with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program teams, other program team leads, and on-site customers as required.
• Presentation skills to formally present information and communicate effectively with Program Management, Executive Leadership and Customers.
• Experience with reviewing technical reports to assure technical and contractual compliance.
• Personnel management experience (IPT leadership or direct-line management)
• Quality or Mission Assurance experience working all phases of a product life cycle.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with the principles of Agile Management
• Familiar with TIPQA, Item Master systems, and Enterprise systems
• Familiar with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with scheduling and budgeting within the context of program management support.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Basic life with AD&D
  5. Short term disability
  6. Long term disability
  7. Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  8. Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including automatic company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)
• Potential annual bonus

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@tridsys.com.

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