Electrical Project Manager

ASRC Federal Holding Company; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Advanced Research is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to support autonomous vehicle integration in Sterling Heights, MI. The role involves coordinating electrical systems, wiring, and vehicle networking for prototype builds and low-rate production programs.

The position requires eight years of technical PM experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Eight years of related technical project management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical integration for autonomous ground vehicle programs.
• Develop schedules, resource plans, and cost tracking.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Conduct program reviews with customers and leadership.
• Manage documentation, technical data packages, and configuration records.
• Support prototype builds and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with military standards and customer requirements.
• Track performance against schedule and cost targets.

Skills

Electrical project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Compliance & governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Windchill

SharePoint

ERP systems

MS Outlook

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Advanced Research is currently seeking an Electrical Project Manager to support autonomy vehicle integrations in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Considering the state of the world today, military technical innovation is critical to defending our territories and those of our allies. The US Army is currently exploring advancements to equip ground combat forces with autonomous vehicle platforms. This effort presents a unique opportunity for civilians to participate in the research and development efforts that will shape future battlefield combat platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support in organizing, managing, maintaining and distributing data inputs generated from ongoing projects.
• Holds regular meetings with clients and management on project status.
• May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend and initiate promotions, transfers and disciplinary action.
• Lead electrical integration efforts for autonomous ground vehicle prototype programs and low-rate production builds.
• Plan, organize, and manage all project activities associated with vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, power distribution, vehicle networking, sensors, communications systems, and autonomy hardware.
• Support and oversee prototype vehicle builds, subsystem integration activities, and electrical testing efforts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, logistics, and program management personnel.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and cost tracking metrics throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Conduct regular program reviews and status meetings with customers, company leadership, and project stakeholders.
• Utilize enterprise systems and collaborative tools including SharePoint, Outlook, Windchill, ERP systems, and other digital platforms to manage project documentation, engineering releases, technical data packages, and configuration management records.
• Track project performance against technical, cost, and schedule requirements and provide timely reporting to management and customers.
• Ensure electrical integration activities comply with customer requirements, engineering specifications, military standards, and quality management procedures.
• Coordinate design reviews, build readiness reviews, integration events, testing activities, and production planning efforts.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues encountered during vehicle integration, testing, and field demonstrations.
• Maintain project records, archives, lessons learned, and historical performance data to support future program planning and forecasting.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.
• Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS, 25% annually.
• Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and eight years of related experience in a technical environment.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affinitve Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Job Details

Job Family Project & Program Management

Job Function Program Management

Pay Type Salary