Naval Systems Program Manager

Stahl Companies; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

STAHL Companies seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead complex DoD/Navy engineering initiatives, delivering technology refreshes, prototypes, and engineering services for Code 70 ranges and facilities. You will coordinate with government sponsors, vendors, and internal teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets while ensuring rigorous testing and quality across the lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, systems engineering and software integration experience, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience managing complex DoD or Navy engineering programs or technical projects.
• Experience with systems engineering, software development, testing, and integration activities.
• Familiarity with undersea warfare systems, range systems, or sensor-based platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent tasks.
• Experience working in research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance across the program lifecycle.
• Active or eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technology refresh, prototyping, and system development programs for NUWC Code 70 ranges and related facilities.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering life-cycle activities from concept to delivery and sustainment.
• Lead cross-functional teams providing engineering, software, IT, testing, and integration services.
• Interface with government sponsors and technical leads to ensure objectives and schedules are met.
• Analyze technical approaches, system performance, and cost estimates.
• Manage T&E activities in facility and in-situ environments (air, land, sea).
• Ensure prototype, integration, and survivability testing across multiple platforms.
• Monitor risks and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/Navy/NUWC standards and safety practices.
• Coordinate analysis related to environmental impacts including marine species effects.

Skills

Program management

DoD/Navy program experience

Systems engineering

Software development & testing

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/CS/IT

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

STAHL Companies seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead complex DoD/Navy engineering initiatives, delivering technology refreshes, prototypes, and engineering services for Code 70 ranges and facilities. You will coordinate with government sponsors, vendors, and internal teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets while ensuring rigorous testing and quality across the lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, systems engineering and software integration experience, plus