Technical Project Lead

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Preference in Electrical, Optical, or Aerospace) with 6+ years of hands-on relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance (interim clearance is required to start). Please note, US Citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.
• Demonstrated experience working in engineering development environments involving sensor or imaging systems, particularly complex electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) hardware systems.
• Proven ability to analyze technical work and assess schedule feasibility, risks, and dependencies, particularly in hardware development and integration efforts.
• Experience working with or supporting program schedules, task planning, or engineering execution tracking.
• Proficiency in understanding engineering lifecycle processes, including design, integration, test, and validation of complex systems.
• Ability to engage with cross-functional teams to understand technical scope, complexity, and risks across EO/IR systems and supporting subsystems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in planning and execution.
• Ability to synthesize technical information into clear, actionable insights for program leadership.
• Ability to translate complex technical work into clear, concise communication for both technical and non-technical audiences, supporting program reporting and decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, manage competing tasks, and deliver results in alignment with project schedules and budget expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management certification.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience developing or managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) or similar planning tool.
• Prior experience as a project engineer or technical lead role.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and mitigation planning.
• Experience supporting or leading technical reviews from a planning/execution perspective.
• Exposure to multi-domain EO/IR engineering environments including experience with sensor or imaging systems, FPGA, RF systems, optical or photonic systems, and/or UAS platforms.

Compensation Details

• The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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