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Leads engineering change proposal and new-business cost and pricing volumes; coordinates cost, schedule, technical, and basis-of-estimate inputs; prepares compliant proposals under FAR and company policies; presents cost reviews and risk recommendations; supports DCAA audits, customer fact-finding, contract negotiations, and affordability initiatives.

Leads mechanical systems design integration for complex aerospace and defense weapon systems. Reviews 3D CAD models and interface control models, identifies and resolves interface and requirements gaps, supports systems engineering analyses, manages integration risks, and coordinates cross-functional design activities. The role includes integration test planning, technical process development, stakeholder communication, mentoring, and technical leadership across system-of-systems programs.

Design, develop, integrate, and verify flight software for embedded and real-time systems. Collaborate with systems, hardware, digital engineering, and integration teams in an Agile environment. Implement and debug software against system requirements, troubleshoot embedded software in laboratory settings, and provide technical recommendations. The role requires embedded C/C++, Python, Linux, driver-level networking or serial development, Git, and Atlassian tool experience. It is onsite in Redondo Beach and requires an active Secret clearance.

Prepares budgets, schedules, month-end reports, funding profiles, cash forecasts, and earned value deliverables for government contracts. Performs EVM activities including WBS development, baseline management, cost risk assessment, EAC development, variance analysis, and compliance reporting. Supports audits, customer briefings, funding requests, and program management reviews while maintaining accurate expenditure records.

Leads configuration management across the engineering program lifecycle, including CPLM processes, change control boards, CDRL/SDRL deliverables, Cameo model baselines, document and data management, audits, compliance, reporting, and continuous process improvement. Coordinates with engineering, program management, quality, suppliers, subcontractors, and government customers while maintaining configuration integrity and traceability through development and production milestones.

Leads configuration management across the full defense program lifecycle, including CPLM processes, change control boards, CDRL/SDRL deliverables, Cameo model baselines, document and data version control, audits, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement. Coordinates with engineering, program management, subcontractors, suppliers, and government customers while maintaining program baselines and configuration status accounting through design, production, and major technical reviews.

Manages F-35 supply support programs through proposal, execution, and closeout. Oversees profit and loss, cost, schedule, technical performance, supplier performance, risks, compliance, and customer relationships. Leads cross-functional teams across engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and planning to deliver spares and repairs supporting fleet readiness. Mentors junior program managers and coordinates domestic and international suppliers.

Implements cybersecurity controls under the DoD Risk Management Framework for defense systems. Responsibilities include security control selection and assessment, NIST and DoD compliance, vulnerability remediation, SSP and POA&M development, security documentation, system security reviews, continuous assessment, configuration and monitoring, and serving as an Information Systems Security Officer. The role works with Agile engineering teams and supports DevSecOps, cloud security, and customer-facing cyber documentation.

Lead Linux systems administration and lifecycle support for classified government systems. Manage multi-user systems, networks, enterprise upgrades, patches, monitoring, configuration, backups, disaster recovery, access controls, and security documentation. Support testing, change management, A&A submissions, compliance, and technical standards. Advise senior leadership, coordinate with IT teams and vendors, mentor personnel, and maintain mission-critical infrastructure. The role is fully onsite, requires occasional travel, after-hours support, lifting equipment, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Leads financial and business management for a deployables business unit, overseeing forecasting, budgeting, earned value management, monthly reporting, pricing, cost and schedule control, proposals, contract risk, and EAC development. Manages program cost analysts across multiple locations, coordinates with FP&A and product leadership, supports government contract compliance, and communicates financial status and strategy to senior management.