IPT Lead Engineer: Systems & Trade Studies (Secret Clearance)

Applied Technology Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to drive cross-functional engineering, operations, and program activities for defense and government programs.

The successful candidate will manage scope, cost, and technical performance while leading team members to develop executable solutions, conduct trade studies, and coordinate design reviews and testing to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience
• BS in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management, or related technical field
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD Clearance
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a technical or program environment
• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Demonstrated experience performing technical analysis, trade studies, and system-level assessments
• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, test, and delivery
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written – with demonstrated experience in a technical environment
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated product teams across engineering, operations, quality, logistics, and other functional areas
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned efforts
• Perform technical analysis to support system design, trade studies, risk reduction, and decision-making
• Coordinate requirements development, design reviews, integration, test, and delivery activities
• Identify technical, schedule, and program risks and help develop mitigation plans
• Support proposal activities, technical planning, and development of executable solutions for customers
• Communicate status, priorities, and technical issues clearly with internal leadership and customers

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Systems engineering

Technical analysis

Project management

DoD familiarity

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

BS in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to drive cross-functional engineering, operations, and program activities for defense and government programs.

The successful candidate will manage scope, cost, and technical performance while leading team members to develop executable solutions, conduct trade studies, and coordinate design reviews and testing to deliver mission-critical outcomes.