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Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Project Lead Engineer

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColumbia, MD, USA$110k - $130k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must have an active Secret Department of Defense security clearance and be able to maintain this clearance; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a similar science, technology, engineering, or mathematics discipline.
  • Must have 5 or more years of total relevant work experience.
  • Must have 2 or more years of experience leading projects and teams.
  • Must be proactive and self-motivated.
  • Must be flexible and able to adapt to the highly dynamic nature of the Glide Phase Intercept program.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must have experience developing and presenting briefing materials.

Responsibilities

  • Aid the System Engineering Group Glide Phase Intercept Program Manager and Chief Engineer.
  • Lead major engineering projects within the Glide Phase Intercept Weapon System portfolio.
  • Support the Glide Phase Intercept Program Manager in developing annual Statements of Work inputs to the government.
  • Support requirements development and adjudication within the Element Specification and Missile Technical Requirements Letter.
  • Coordinate with customers, laboratories, and prime contractors to shape work where possible.
  • Personally support key working groups and ensure appropriate System Engineering Group subject matter experts are invited to discussions in their technical areas.
  • Directly contribute to all program milestones, technical interchange meetings, and technical discussions.
  • Develop technical plans and oversee their development by engineering staff.
  • Ensure projects are executed accurately, on time, and on budget.
  • Provide oversight, direction, and review for products, documentation, and briefing materials.
  • Develop and maintain the project-level schedule in coordination with discipline leads.
  • Coordinate across engineering disciplines, including trajectory, radio frequency, computer-aided design, and design, and software teams to define tasking and develop consistent products.
  • Work with program management to ensure requirements are mapped to the appropriate technical group for current funded efforts and that a verification and validation plan is in place.
  • Lead internal and external milestone reviews for the project and customer.
  • Directly contribute to technical project development as required.
  • Provide input to the System Engineering Group technical roadmap.
  • Identify new capability development areas for the engineering directorate and coordinate efforts with technical branches to improve support of customer needs.
  • Ensure the System Engineering Group engineering vision, standards, and philosophy are applied to all development efforts.
  • Travel 5 percent of the time or less.

Desired Qualifications

  • Eligibility for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and Special Access Program access, and the ability to maintain access.
  • A Master of Science degree in a relevant discipline listed among the required degree fields.
  • 7 or more years of total relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with government organizations, including the Navy and Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense contractors, and national laboratories.
  • Familiarity with threat engineering, including digital design and characterization of threat missile systems from trajectory, radio frequency signature, infrared signature, computer-aided design, phenomenology, and electronic attack/electronic protection perspectives.
  • Familiarity with radio frequency/electro-optical/infrared sensor systems and their digital characterizations.
  • Familiarity with the systems engineering process.
  • Familiarity with project tracking software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence.
  • Knowledge of aerospace and defense systems technology domains.
  • Experience planning, scheduling, and leading small or medium technical projects.
  • Experience coordinating with managers and peers within a matrix organization.

About the Company

Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Astrion provides integrated technology solutions and services for defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions. It covers cyber, software, systems engineering, and mission support, delivered through an “always on” approach and strong execution in demanding environments. The company works directly with customers to deliver impactful results and shape the future of national security and space operations. By combining technical expertise with agility, Astrion differentiates itself through relentless pursuit of bold ideas and end-to-end support across the lifecycle of complex missions. Its goal is to help customers meet critical moments with reliable, tailored solutions that advance capabilities in defense, security, and space.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
Not listed

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