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10 September 2009
Full-time Job Opening: Director, Engineering Economics Group (EEG)
Atlanta, September 10, 2009 — SpaceWorks Engineering, a division of SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. (SEI), has an immediate full-time job opening for a Director, Engineering Economics Group.
SpaceWorks Engineering is SEI's technical analysis, space systems design, and concept evaluation division. SpaceWorks Engineering serves a range of domestic clients in the aerospace industry such as NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and most aerospace prime contractor organizations. There are three operating groups within the division: Engineering Economics, Advanced Concepts, and Space Media. The Engineering Economics Group (EEG) is responsible for analyzing life-cycle considerations of complex aerospace programs and markets. The success or failure of endeavors in the space industry is frequently determined by “ilities” such as affordability, availability, reliability, and operability. The EEG offers SpaceWorks Engineering clients a complete assessment of concept viability by helping quantify these important decision metrics.
Applications are now sought for a new Director of the EEG. This will be a full-time salaried position located in our Atlanta office. The successful applicant for the Director position will not only be capable of contributing to the breadth of EEG technical activities as group leader, but will also have a particular skill in cost estimation related to future space systems. Toward that goal, familiarity with parametric cost estimating tools commonly used in the industry such as NAFCOM, SEER, and PRICE is required. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required for this position.
Major responsibilities of this position will include:
- Serving as overall organizational lead by managing the activities, personnel, and products of the EEG
- Serving as a customer interface to EEG customers in government and industry
- Serving as primary representative of the EEG to collaborating internal SEI organizations such the Advanced Concepts and SpaceWorks Commercial
- Conducting cost-oriented analyses for future space systems to estimate development costs, acquisition costs, and life cycle costs
- Managing EEG resources, schedules, and personnel to accomplish contractual goals and deliverables
- Ensuring quality analysis products for all aspects of EEG study activities
- Hold at least an M.S. degree in aerospace engineering, operations research, industrial engineering or a related technical field. Additional preference will be given to candidates who hold an MBA and/or a PhD in a related field.
- Have 10 or more years of relevant experience in advanced concept analysis of future aerospace systems, with emphasis on life cycle metrics such as affordability, reliability, and operability
- Have a particular knowledge in parametric cost estimation for future aerospace concepts with a working knowledge of specific software tools typically used in the industry such as NAFCOM, SEER, and/or PRICE
- Have strong interpersonal skills to interface with customers and also to manage a small organization of technical employees
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be familiar with one or more computer programming languages such as Java, C, Fortran, VBA, or .net
- Be familiar with office productivity tools such as Filemaker Pro, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Starting salary will vary depending on experience and qualifications, but is scoped to be in the broad range of $80,000 - $120,000 per year. Employee benefits such as paid vacation, health insurance coverage, participation in SEI's 401k plan, and paid holidays are also included. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and a current resume to jobs@sei.aero. Please mention position ID "EEG-D" in the subject of your email.
For more information on SpaceWorks Engineering, please visit www.spaceworksengineering.com:
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About SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. (SEI)
SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. (SEI) is an aerospace engineering concept design and systems analysis firm focusing on next-generation space transportation systems, future technologies, human and robotic exploration of space, and emerging space markets and applications for government and commercial clients. SEI's advanced concept design and development work helps our customers envision the impact of future technologies, understand the feasibility of proposed space missions, and make strategic decisions regarding future markets. SEI also develops engineering disciplinary analysis tools and software enhancements for collaborative design frameworks. SEI is a privately held S-corporation headquartered in Atlanta, GA. (www.sei.aero)
Contact:
Dr. John R. Olds
CEO
SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. (SEI) 1200 Ashwood Parkway Suite 506 Atlanta, GA 30338-8026 USA Phone: Tel: 1+770.379.8002 Fax: 1+770.379.8001 Email: jobs@sei.aero
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