Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, technically savvy Project Manager with an engineering background to lead the development and integration of advanced communications and networking technologies. This role involves managing DoD-focused projects that support tactical communications across USN, USAF, and USMC platformscovering areas like tactical data links, LOS/BLOS radios, and IP crossbanding. Ideal candidates will bring strong technical leadership and a passion for delivering user-focused solutions that enhance operator capabilities.A background in the U.S. Air Force is strongly preferred.

What youll do

Lead the development of software, networking, and hardware solutions to improve IP-based tactical communications.

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams during Agile planning and design sessions.

Translate real-world operator needs into mission-aligned system designs that meet DoD requirements.

Track project performance using JIRA and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), ensuring alignment across tasks.

Identify and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle while maintaining accurate bi-weekly progress updates.

Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and labor allocations, ensuring alignment with contractual scope.

Contribute to strategic planning, business development, and identifying organic growth opportunities.

Define and manage evolving program scope in coordination with customer and technical teams.

Serve as the main point of contact for customer PMs and stakeholders, providing regular project updates.

Lead internal meetings, foster team accountability, and support cross-team process alignment.

Remove team blockers, support execution, and collaborate with the Chief Engineer on technical delivery.

Provide leadership-level communications and support briefings across cost, schedule, and performance.

Requirements

Who You Are

Youre a driven technical leader with a strong foundation in engineering and a track record of delivering in both military and private-sector environments. You bring systems thinking, operational awareness, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-stakes projects.

Were looking for someone with:

An undergraduate degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field

27 years of experience in an engineering role, including leading cross-functional teams and engaging directly with customers

A hands-on background in designing, developing, and deploying complex technical systems

Experience guiding projects through full lifecyclesfrom requirements and system design to integration and test

Familiarity with DoD R&D processes and system development standards

An understanding of how to plan, execute, and validate requirements through test plans and system demonstrations

Comfort operating in Agile environments and modern software/hardware development workflows

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance

Nice to have:

37 years of experience in the U.S. Air Force, ideally with exposure to or direct work in communications and networking

Travel

Up to 20%

Full-time