IPT Lead Mechanical Engineer - Defense Systems

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) in Huntsville, AL seeks an IPT Lead to guide cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists on defense programs.

You will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance while coordinating requirements, design reviews, and deliveries. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, and the ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a technical or program environment.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• 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

Cost & schedule management

Technical analysis

System engineering lifecycle

Technical communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) in Huntsville, AL seeks an IPT Lead to guide cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists on defense programs.

You will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance while coordinating requirements, design reviews, and deliveries. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, and the ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.