Senior Production Lead, Naval Software Systems

VTG Defense; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense, based between Manassas, VA and Washington, DC, seeks a Production Lead to oversee the end-to-end production lifecycle of the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system. You will coordinate software-based builds, baselines, and integration/test activities with engineering and Navy customers.

The role demands deep systems engineering expertise, 15+ years in defense software production, and adherence to DoD standards, CM/CI processes, and lifecycle sustainment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience delivering production-level software-based systems in a defense, aerospace, or naval environment.
• Deep expertise in systems engineering, including requirements development, system design, integration, and validation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in baseline and configuration management processes, including CMPro, ClearCase, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting lifecycle management and sustainment activities for submarine combat control systems or comparable DoD/naval systems.
• Strong understanding of DoD software development and delivery standards, including CMMI, Agile/Iterative approaches, and MIL-STD documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production planning, execution, and delivery of software-based builds for the AN/BYG-1 system, coordinating across engineering, integration, and test teams.
• Oversee baseline management, software configuration control, and version release processes in accordance with Navy and industry standards.
• Drive systems engineering processes, including traceability of requirements, interface definitions, and architecture compliance.
• Support the full lifecycle of AN/BYG-1, including initial production, deployment, upgrades, and long-term sustainment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define, develop, and verify system requirements; ensure test and validation plans meet operational and technical goals.
• Ensure production schedules align with Navy deployment needs, managing risk and mitigating production delays or cost overruns.
• Facilitate regular reviews and readiness assessments for production milestones, configuration audits, and system validation events.
• Maintain close coordination with Navy customers, prime contractors, and engineering support teams.

Skills

Production leadership

Systems engineering

Configuration management

Lifecycle management

DoD software development standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CMPro

ClearCase

Job description

VTG Defense, based between Manassas, VA and Washington, DC, seeks a Production Lead to oversee the end-to-end production lifecycle of the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system. You will coordinate software-based builds, baselines, and integration/test activities with engineering and Navy customers.

The role demands deep systems engineering expertise, 15+ years in defense software production, and adherence to DoD standards, CM/CI processes, and lifecycle sustainment.