Senior Mechanical Engineer - IPT Lead

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

Description

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is seeking a talented Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to join a growing team of engineers, technicians, and scientists supporting a diverse customer set to solve a complex set of technical challenges. This position is based in Huntsville, Alabama. As a member of the team, a successful candidate will lead cross-functional technical efforts supporting defense and government programs while working closely with highly collaborative team members to:

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Special Preference Will Be Shown To Candidates That Have

• Current Secret DoD Clearance
• Experience supporting DoD or other U.S. Government programs
• Demonstrated experience with risk management, configuration management, or formal technical reviewsDemonstrated experience developing technical solutions for proposals or new business efforts
• PMP, INCOSE, or other relevant certification
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading junior engineers or technical team members

Equal Employment Opportunity

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Drug-Free Workplace

ATS is a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment are subject to drug testing.

E-Verify

ATS is an E-Verify employer.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at ATS must be a U.S. citizen or national.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by other employees.