Full-Time
Senior Program Manager
Automated Test Systems
Updated on 9/3/2026
Science and Engineering Services
501-1,000 employees
Develops sensor prototypes to full production
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Bonaire, GA, USA
In Person
Travel up to 10% within the US and occasionally overseas may be required.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent degree is required.
- At least 12 years of program management experience with Department of Defense projects is required.
- At least 7 years of experience in a leadership position is required.
- A proven track record of directing and driving the success of teams, organizations, processes, and personnel is required.
- Technical expertise in program, project, operations, engineering, software, and production management is required.
- Ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule to meet goals is required.
- Must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- General computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project, are required.
- Lead the integration, testing, and sustainment of a portfolio of complex Automated Test Systems and manual testers.
- Provide leadership, direction, and implementation-management oversight for the design, fabrication, or modification of hardware and software systems for Department of Defense Automated Test Systems and Equipment and Test Program Sets.
- Provide daily supervision and direction to staff.
- Set program priorities and resolve conflicts and barriers.
- Plan and coordinate schedule activities involving projects or tasks across the Automated Test Systems Enterprise.
- Analyze interdependencies between related projects and collaborate across departments and functional areas.
- Perform budgeting, manpower and resource planning, and financial reporting.
- Produce management plans, financial documents, and presentation graphics.
- Coordinate vendor relationships and review deliverables.
- Utilize company data platforms and produce products using the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Project.
- Experience in Automated Test Systems and Equipment development, integration, testing, and fielding.
- Experience in acquisition and sustainment logistics, including developing technical data, training, supply support, and managing systems sustainment logistics support.
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and digital electronics.
- Ability to travel up to 10% within the United States and occasionally overseas.
SES provides science and engineering services that move ideas from basic concepts to sensor products, covering R&D, prototyping, design, fabrication, and full-rate production with flexible manufacturing. Its products and services combine hardware and software capabilities to rapidly deliver sensor solutions for commercial and government customers. The company supports an end-to-end lifecycle from concept through production and emphasizes strong quality and compliance through ISO, AS, FAA Part 145, and DCMA oversight, along with preferred supplier status from Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and L3 Communications. Its goal is to deliver reliable, ready-to-use sensor products and related engineering services at scale.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SES reported 43 open roles in 2026, up 101.8% from 2025.
- SES added SH-60F Spanish Navy delivery on May 22, 2026.
- SES won Alabama Governor's Trade Excellence Award on May 20, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Navy contract N0042124F8048 expires January 31, 2027, forcing a recompete now.
- SES faces 205 federal awards totaling $327.7 million, concentrated in Defense.
- Sun Test Systems sued SES on August 19, 2025, creating IP and contract risk.
What makes Science and Engineering Services unique
- SES delivers and modifies military aircraft, including SH-60F upgrades for Spain's Navy in May 2026.
- SES won NAWCAD full-rate production IDIQ support, anchoring naval aircraft work in Huntsville.
- SES operates engineering, manufacturing, hangar, and integration facilities across Huntsville and Bonaire.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours