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Perform electromechanical and opto-mechanical design through development and manufacturing, produce technical specifications and CAD/fabrication drawings, perform engineering analysis, support testing and design reviews, mitigate program risks, and collaborate on integrated product teams to meet schedule and performance goals.

Design and validate electromechanical and opto-mechanical mechanisms through development and manufacturing. Create specs, CAD models/drawings, analyses, procedures, and test plans. Support design reviews, risk mitigation, manufacturing support, and integrated product team communication for on-time program delivery.

Lead cyber systems engineering for the NGP Ground System: translate customer cyber requirements into system controls, coordinate RMF 800-53 and ASD STIG implementation, embed DevSecOps into CI/CD, drive remediation and accreditation artifacts, and present security status to program leadership under tight schedules.

Lead systems engineering efforts (80% technical) and serve as a functional homeroom manager (20%) for 10–15 engineers. Manage staffing, performance evaluations, mentoring, compliance, and program coordination. Work full-time on-site in El Segundo; requires active Top Secret clearance and SAP access; travel up to 20%.

Lead global PNT capture campaigns for Navigation Solutions, develop capture and proposal strategies, manage P&L and IRAD planning, build customer and industry relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and drive proposal development through contract award. Requires US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance; up to 25% travel.

Lead architecture and implementation of model-based navigation algorithms and systems, drive navigation performance analysis in lab and flight-test, manage cross-functional and external communications, mentor engineers, and represent the team at conferences. Guide multi-sensor fusion, synchronization, calibration, state estimation, and timing solutions for advanced embedded INS/GPS and GPS-denied navigation environments.

Design and build enterprise, mission-critical Java microservices and data-flow solutions. Lead multiple mid-to-large projects, integrate observability and dashboards, collaborate across teams, and support deployment and networking requirements while maintaining required security clearances.

Lead software integrated product team and serve as Control Account Manager for avionics navigation software. Plan, budget, execute, and report progress; participate in development and review of software to meet DO-178 objectives; manage risks, staffing, metrics, and customer/senior leadership communications. Oversee Agile ceremonies and ensure cost/schedule control for software work scope.

Lead the Commerce propulsion tank product line end-to-end as Chief Engineer: own technical baseline, resolve RCCA/nonconformances, improve manufacturability, mentor engineers, drive technical roadmaps (including additive manufacturing), interface with customers and leadership, and support proposals to meet performance, cost, and schedule targets.

Manage and administer complex government contracts for Space Sector programs including proposal prioritization, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, stakeholder collaboration, and compliance with FAR/DFAR. Serve as business advisor to program managers, support teaming agreements, and coordinate across technical, finance, supply chain, mobility, and security teams. Onsite role with occasional travel.