Technical Project Lead

Peraton Labs; Aberdeen Proving Ground (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A national security solutions provider is seeking a Technical Project Lead in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The role involves managing cost, schedule, and performance of R&D engineering projects, requiring a Bachelor's degree, 7 years of engineering experience, and at least 3 years in a project management role. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of EO/IR technologies, RF technologies, or Electronic Warfare and must have an active Top Secret clearance. Salary range is $112,000 to $179,000, with additional benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a project lead role managing R&D projects.
• Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility.
• Robust knowledge/experience of EO/IR technologies, RF technologies, or Electronic Warfare.

Responsibilities

• Technically manage cost, schedule, and performance of R&D engineering projects.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

EO/IR technologies

RF technologies

Electronic Warfare (EW)

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics or related discipline

Job description

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, DHPC, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way. We are searching for a Technical Project Lead for our Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland location. This position will be onsite, 5 days a week. Primary responsibility will be to technically manage cost, schedule, and performance of R&D engineering projects.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to technically manage cost, schedule, and performance of R&D engineering projects. The role is onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, five days a week.

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics or other related discipline plus at least 7 years of engineering experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project lead role technically managing cost, schedule and performance of R&D engineering projects
• Position requires an active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
• US Citizenship
• Should have robust knowledge/experience of EO/IR technologies, RF technologies or Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies
• Experience with military system RDT&E processes and organizations

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired

• Ideal candidate would be EW SME with Army project leader experience
• Prior DOD civilian project leader or military project/product manager

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 – $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.