EO/IR Systems Program Manager

IERUS Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Retirement options

Benefits package

Job summary

IERUS Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead defense development projects from design to low-rate production. You will serve as the primary interface with external and internal customers, oversee milestones, and maintain budget/schedule while reporting status.

A U.S. citizen with an active clearance or eligibility is preferred. The role requires leadership, risk management, and experience in Operations Research, Electronics/Optical Design, or Missile

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, CS, applied mathematics, statistics, or related field, plus relevant program management experience.
• 15+ years of professional experience in defense program management.
• U.S. citizenship and active security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary interface with external and internal customers; manage communications and expectations.
• Ensure program excellence in design and development efforts, enabling a path to low-rate initial production.
• Maintain budget and schedule goals, regularly communicating status to customers.

Skills

Program management

Customer interface

Budget management

Education

BS in Engineering/CS/Math/Stats

Masters in Engineering/Engineering Management

Job description

IERUS specializes in technology research, testing, and implementation with core competencies in electromagnetics phenomenology, computational analytics (algorithm acceleration and machine learning), and weapon system engineering. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerations of the technology life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product. IERUS offers competitive compensation packages, retirement options, and benefits packages. To learn more, please visit www.ierustech.com.

IERUS participates in projects that address weapon systems engineering and the application of advanced machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques as well as RF/Optical hardware prototyping and low rate production. We generally seek to apply agile development fundamentals across our corporate portfolio to accelerate technology development timelines. The end goal being early discovery, accelerated development, and high customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Primary interface with external/internal customers;
• Ensure program excellence in design and development effort which provides a direct path to low rate initial production;
• Ensure program maintains budget and schedule goals, regularly communicating status to external/internal customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, plus 3+ years of experience in program management; or Degree in Management, plus 5+ years of experience in performing program management of a defense development activity;
• 15+ years of professional experience;
• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Active Secret security clearance, preferred TS clearance and TS/SCI opportunities;
• Experience in overseeing technical and/or operational military projects;
• Experience in at least two of the following: Operations Research, Electronics Design, Optical Design, Integrated Air and Missile Defense.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering, Physics, or Engineering Management;
• Experience with MDA, NORTHCOM, and STRATCOM in execution of the Missile Defense mission;
• Active TS/SCI clearance;
• Experience in production of Electro-optic/Infrared Imaging Systems;
• Engineering experience in the defense industry;
• Proven capabilities in team facilitation and development.

Location: Huntsville, AL

IERUS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

IERUS Technologies participates in E-Verify.