IPT Lead Mechanical Engineer - Defense Systems

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to guide cross‑functional engineering, operations, and program teams in defense and government programs from requirements through delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost, schedule, and technical performance management within a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will perform technical analysis, participate in trade studies, and coordinate design reviews and test activities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience
• BS in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management, or related technical field (equivalent experience may be accepted)
• 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

Systems engineering

Program management

Technical analysis

Trade studies

Requirements development

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Job description

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to guide cross‑functional engineering, operations, and program teams in defense and government programs from requirements through delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost, schedule, and technical performance management within a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will perform technical analysis, participate in trade studies, and coordinate design reviews and test activities.