Hardware Program Manager and Product Owner

IERUS Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IERUS Technologies, based in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Hardware Program Manager/Product Owner to lead a RF product line across its lifecycle, from concept through sunset. You will coordinate with production and engineering to ensure the technical roadmap is followed and production staffing is aligned with demand.

The role requires a strong background in defense programs, comprehensive program management experience, and the ability to build consensus among teams while maintaining customer

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, CS, Applied Math, Statistics or related field, plus 5+ years in program management; or Management degree with 10+ years in DoD PM.
• 10+ years of experience in technical program management.
• U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance; Secret clearance required.
• Experience overseeing hardware and/or military projects.
• Ability to build consensus and strong relationships within a team.
• Experience in two of: Operations Agile Development, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, RF Hardware, Production under AS9100D, Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the RF product line portfolio from cradle to grave.
• Coordinate and communicate the sunset for legacy products and ensure roadmap alignment.
• Provide production staff and complete production with the Chief of Products and Production.
• Maintain and grow customer relationships and product market.

Skills

Operations Agile Development

Integrated Air and Missile Defense

RF Hardware

Production under AS9100D

Data Analytics

Team facilitation

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Management degree

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.

Primary Responsibilities

The Hardware Program Manager/Product Owner will manage a RF Product line portfolio, and lead cradle to grave ownership of products within the portfolio. You will manage the lifecycle of products within the portfolio, and coordinate and communicate the sunset for legacy products. The Program Manager and Product Owner will ensure technical roadmap is created and followed for future development. You will work with the Chief of Products and Production to provide production staff and complete production. Maintain and grow customer relationships. Establish and grow product market.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, plus 5+ years of experience in program management; OR Degree in Management, plus 10+ years of experience in performing technical program management department of defense programs;
• 10+ years of experience;
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance;
• Secret security clearance;
• Experience in overseeing hardware and/or operational military projects;
• Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members;
• Experience in at least two of the following: Operations Agile Development, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, RF Hardware, Production under AS9100D or equivalent, and Data Analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering or Engineering Management;
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance;
• Engineering and technical management experience in the defense industry;
• Productization experience from prototype to Low Rate Initial Production;
• 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.