Technical Project Lead

Apex Systems; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

Employee discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Technical Project Lead in Seal Beach, onsite, to provide technical leadership for engineering teams and to guide development, integration, and testing of complex systems under DoD requirements.

You will oversee 10–15 engineers across all program phases, ensure schedule and quality objectives, and serve as the key technical contact for program efforts. Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical leadership and team leadership roles.
• Proficiency in systems engineering principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience with software integration processes.
• Knowledge of verification and validation methodologies.
• Background in leading program execution for technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction to teams of 10-15 engineers.
• Lead systems engineering, software integration, and verification and validation activities.
• Oversee all phases of program execution, from development through testing.
• Ensure projects meet technical, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Serve as a key technical point of contact for program efforts.
• Guide team leadership in technical decision-making and problem-solving.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Software integration

Verification & validation

Program execution

Job description

Job#: 3047075

Job Description:

Technical Project Lead

Location: Seal Beach, CA (Onsite)

Alternate Location: El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Aurora, CO, Herndon, VA, Leesburg, VA, Kennedy Space Center Area, FL

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Project Lead to provide technical leadership for engineering teams. The position requires a candidate with substantial technical depth to guide development, integration, and testing efforts. The role involves overseeing program execution and ensuring the successful delivery of complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction to teams of 10-15 engineers.
• Lead systems engineering, software integration, and verification and validation activities.
• Oversee all phases of program execution, from development through testing.
• Ensure projects meet technical, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Serve as a key technical point of contact for program efforts.
• Guide team leadership in technical decision-making and problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in technical leadership and team leadership roles.
• Proficiency in systems engineering principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience with software integration processes.
• Knowledge of verification and validation methodologies.
• Background in leading program execution for technical projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ground systems.
• Familiarity with command and control systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Previous work on aerospace and defense programs.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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