Engineering Project Manager - Guidance and Control systems

Engineering Project Manager - Guidance and Control systems / HYBRID Remote Pittsburgh PA165-185K + Sign On Bonus + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation

Flexible work from home days

Work onsite full time or work a flex schedule with more than 50% onsite.

Qualifications

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

or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Must have past system engineering background, as well as leadership experience, including cost, scheduling and technical management.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a .

Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, .

citizenship is required.

As an Engineering Project Manager you will lead a program and manage a team of engineers responsible for successfully delivering advanced Guidance and Control systems for the US Military.

This includes advancing the technical vision, meeting customer commitments and fostering innovation. Candidates must have demonstrated strong leadership capabilities and interest in learning and adapting to new technologies quickly, maximizing the potential of any new technology, and thinking critically about the needs of the warfighter.

Successful candidates will be excellent communicators, have a passion for technical progress and improvement, intellectually curious, and be strongly motivated to lead and nurture a cross functional team.

Technical Objectives :

• Demonstrate technical excellence in engineering or related technology areas. You are viewed as a technical lead with wide experience of a broad range of relevant development technologies.
• Lead as a strong technical contributor to major development and production systems; skilled at applying and executing highly advanced technologies principles, theories, and concepts;

effective applying problem-solving skills in complex environments.

• Oversee program technical performance (aligned with cost, scope, and schedule) for all engineering efforts to ensure project requirements are integrated, tested, and verified, resulting in high quality deliverables that meet or exceed all technical and schedule requirements.
• Lead and manage the resolution of technical issues, communicate the resolution, and ensure that the resolution is implemented.
• Develop and maintain engineering plans, risks, and opportunities, follow change management processes, and ensure all engineering processes adhere to and Program specific standards and practices.

Management Objectives :

• Demonstrate leadership, team building and motivational skills.
• Demonstrate effective communications with experience leading high performing teams and interactions / presentations with senior members of the company and customer communities.
• Work closely with the Senior Engineering Leadership, Chief Engineers and Program Managers to plan, authorize, and monitor the engineering work (including providing strong leadership to ensure all events occur as planned).
• Work with functional manager to staff the project team with the appropriate engineering skills and capabilities.
• Conduct monthly engineering status reviews and provide material for monthly program reviews. Implement effective corrective actions as required.
• Motivate the engineering team and provide a clear understanding of project goals. Provide performance feedback and management for the project team.

Take immediate and decisive action (both positive and corrective) in dealing with technical and performance issues.

• Manage engineering resources (., staff assignments, capital equipment, , organizational interfaces, and engineering scope.
• Provide input to the engineering leadership for potential areas of Research and Development

Ideal Candidate

Currently holds or able to obtain a DOD Secret Security ClearanceCurrent and next generation guidance and control systems for the Department of DefenseTarget detection, acquisition, and prosecution (ie standard detect to engage)Acoustic sensors;

signal processing; guidance; cyber secure; and high reliability systems.

Benefits

• Work alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security.
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.

Workplace Options :

• A Hybrid work schedule may be available but will require a minimum of 3 day's per week on-site.
5 days ago