Maritime Surveillance Tech Program Lead

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading research university in Austin is seeking a Maritime Surveillance Systems Technical Project Manager to oversee projects related to defense technology development. The ideal candidate will manage project plans, interface with sponsors, and ensure successful execution of research programs. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in acoustic processing and project management. The position offers competitive pay between $100,000 and $140,000 annually, along with benefits like employer-paid medical coverage and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work with new technologies and effectively communicate with clients.
• Attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work independently and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and supervise execution of research programs.
• Monitor progress of analysis teams and assist execution teams.
• Interface with sponsors and report project progress.

Skills

Technical project management

Underwater acoustic processing

Acoustic data analysis

Signal processing experience

Documentation preparation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, computer science, or related technical fields

Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering; or Engineering Management

Job description

A leading research university in Austin is seeking a Maritime Surveillance Systems Technical Project Manager to oversee projects related to defense technology development. The ideal candidate will manage project plans, interface with sponsors, and ensure successful execution of research programs. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in acoustic processing and project management. The position offers competitive pay between $100,000 and $140,000 annually, along with benefits like employer-paid medical coverage and retirement contributions.