Deputy Program Manager

Avantus Federal; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead integration of advanced technologies for airborne solutions. This role is pivotal in supporting a global surveillance portfolio, ensuring the seamless execution of complex C5ISR systems. Ideal candidates will possess a strong engineering background, with extensive experience in program management and technical oversight. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact national security and safety. If you are ready to tackle complex challenges in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering or technical fields.
• Experience with DoD airborne and ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Support program execution through customer interactions and lead engineering teams.
• Manage requirements, compliance, and testing of complex C5ISR systems.

Skills

Program Management

Technical Knowledge

Design Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technical field

Master’s in Engineering or Technical field

Job description

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next-generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations worldwide. Our work contributes to innovative research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being part of QinetiQ US means contributing to the safety and security of the world. We partner with our customers to save lives, reduce risks, and maintain critical infrastructure.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you are eager to tackle complex challenges, you will find a unique environment where diverse teams blend perspectives and technologies to solve problems. Our inclusive environment values authenticity, respect, and potential. We support your professional and personal growth through workplace flexibility, health and well-being initiatives, and purposeful work.

Position Overview

QinetiQ Inc. seeks a Deputy Program Manager to support integrating technologies for a fully airborne solution with primary RADAR and ELINT payloads within a robust C5ISR platform. This role supports our Global Surveillance portfolio, serving US Government and Allied customers.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Program Executive will support program execution through customer interactions and lead a senior systems engineering team alongside program management and supply chain teams. The role involves managing requirements, compliance, development, production, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex C5ISR systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Provide technical interface to customers, develop system specifications, manage schedules, create reports, and support the full project lifecycle.
• Technical Knowledge: Oversee large projects, develop design descriptions, participate in system and safety reviews, and evaluate sensor technologies.
• Design Development: Approve designs, resolve engineering problems, participate in reviews, and research sensor capabilities.
• Project Documentation: Prepare and support engineering documentation, manuals, and proposals.
• Supply Chain: Support procurement, logistics, inventory, and sustainment activities for hardware and software materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technical field with 10+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s with 7+ years.
• Experience working OCONUS and with NATO partners.
• Understanding of DoD airborne and ground systems, hardware, software, and operations.
• Experience supporting radar or communication systems for air or ground platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

EEO Statement & Accessibility

If you need accommodations due to a disability, contact [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 4. QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.