Engineering Project Manager – Guidance and Control systems

Control Systems Project Lead - Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA Salary : $165-185K + Sign On Bonus + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation

Work remotely with occasional onsite work

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field with a Bachelor’s degree;

or a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. Experience in system engineering and demonstrated leadership capabilities in cost, scheduling, and technical management are required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred. Applicants selected will undergo a .

Government security investigation. . citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

As the Control Systems Project Lead , you will be responsible for overseeing a team of engineers in the successful delivery of advanced Guidance and Control systems for the US Military.

This role requires strong leadership skills, adaptability to new technologies, and a genuine interest in continuous improvement.

Excellent communication skills, a passion for technical progress, critical thinking ability, and strong motivation to lead and nurture a cross-functional team are essential.

Technical Objectives :

• Demonstrate technical excellence in engineering and related technology areas, serving as a technical lead with extensive experience across a wide range of development technologies.
• Lead major development and production systems as a technical contributor, applying advanced technologies to solve complex problems.
• Ensure all engineering efforts meet or exceed technical and schedule requirements, integrating, testing, and verifying project requirements for high-quality deliverables.
• Resolve technical issues, communicate resolutions, and ensure effective implementation.
• Develop and maintain engineering plans, risks, and opportunities, adhering to established standards and practices.

Management Objectives :

• Demonstrate leadership, team building, and motivational skills.
• Effectively communicate and interact with senior members of the company and customer communities.
• Collaborate with senior engineering leadership, chief engineers, and program managers to plan, authorize, and monitor project activities.
• Ensure the project team is staffed with the appropriate engineering skills and capabilities.
• Conduct regular status reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Motivate the team, provide clear project goals, and offer performance feedback and management.
• Manage engineering resources, organizational interfaces, and engineering scope.
• Provide input for potential areas of Research and Development to the engineering leadership.

Ideal Candidate :

Hold or able to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance Experience with current and next-generation guidance and control systems for the Department of Defense Proficiency in target detection, acquisition, and prosecution Familiarity with acoustic sensors, signal processing, guidance, cybersecure systems, and high reliability systems

Benefits :

• Work alongside award-winning teams in the field of national security
• Competitive benefits package, including 401k matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

Workplace Options :

• A hybrid work schedule may be available, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite
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