Technical Support Manager

thestahlcompanies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STAHL Companies seeks a seasoned Technical Support Manager to lead electrical and control systems efforts for Navy and DoD programs. The role requires hands-on engineering depth, program management experience, and strong coordination across government and industry stakeholders.

We expect extensive DoD acquisition experience, a BS in Engineering (MS preferred), and a track record delivering large-scale testing facilities and system integration for submarine and surface ship programs.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required.
• 10+ years in DoD acquisition related areas.
• Experience in DoD/Navy program management or government/industry management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical management support for Navy and DoD programs, with emphasis on electrical and control systems.
• Lead and coordinate engineering support for submarine and surface ship systems, including test and evaluation activities.
• Manage and oversee facility development and integration efforts for system-level and component-level testing.
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition processes and program management requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with government and industry stakeholders to ensure technical and programmatic alignment.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to workforce development.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Control systems

Software/hardware design

Circuit analysis

Fiber optics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Technical Support Manager

WHO WE ARE:

STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology start‑ups. STAHL advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage, by bringing more technology into government programs. STAHL Companies advocates on behalf of our nation's innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government. We do this by aligning the voice of our small business members with advocacy for change in federal policy that will make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem. The Channel's founding Technical Board Members include former government leaders and IT executives passionate about bringing best‑of‑breed technology to the government.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Support Manager to join our team!

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Support Manager with a strong engineering background to support Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in electric power systems, control systems, and advanced technologies, as well as hands‑on experience with shipboard test and evaluation facilities. This role requires both technical depth and proven ability to support large‑scale defense programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in one or more of the following technical areas:

• Electric power generation, distribution, and conversion.
• Control system development.
• Computer software and hardware design and implementation.
• Circuit analysis and magnetics.
• Fiber optics.

Program/Project Experience

• Conceptual and detailed design for submarine or surface ship systems.
• Development of multi‑functional facilities and support systems for testing and evaluation of ship structural configurations, machinery, and/or component designs (model and full scale).

Desired Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree (M.S.) in Engineering.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience with DoD acquisition processes in one or more of the following areas:

• DoD/Navy program management.
• Industry or Government technical management.
• Industry or Government business management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical management support for Navy and DoD programs, with emphasis on electrical and control systems.
• Lead and coordinate engineering support for submarine and surface ship systems, including test and evaluation activities.
• Manage and oversee facility development and integration efforts for system‑level and component‑level testing.
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition processes and program management requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with government and industry stakeholders to ensure technical and programmatic alignment.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to workforce development.

*Position is contingent upon award.

Work Location: Washington DC