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Develop and sustain ICBM operational targeting software, including requirements verification, software testing, and 3DOF/6DOF missile simulations. Participate in code reviews, milestone reviews, and technical meetings while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers. The role requires programming in FORTRAN, C++, Python, or similar languages, plus knowledge of physics-based algorithms, software requirements, and testing. U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Secret-level DoD clearance are required.

Leads an electrical engineering section while contributing primarily to program and technical work. Responsibilities include staffing, performance management, mentoring, technical guidance, process improvement, test analysis, design and test readiness reviews, test procedure development, troubleshooting, data reviews, and electrical integration and testing of space systems from factory processing through launch.

Leads mechanical systems design integration for the Sentinel weapon system. Reviews 3D CAD models and interface control models, identifies and resolves design, requirements, and interface gaps, supports systems-of-systems integration, manages technical risks, and coordinates cross-functional engineering activities. Develops interface products, conducts trade studies and integration planning, supports testing and verification, mentors engineers, and engages internal and external stakeholders across the aerospace and defense program.

Expedites, routes, dispatches, and tracks measuring and test equipment between end users, vendors, OEMs, and calibration laboratories. Maintains equipment accountability, coordinates pickups and deliveries, updates asset-management and calibration databases, reconciles inventory, communicates status, and monitors workload metrics. The role is fully onsite, requires frequent handling of objects up to 50 pounds, and supports aerospace manufacturing operations.

Leads spacecraft propulsion subsystems through design, analysis, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and delivery. Responsibilities include propulsion architecture, fluid component selection, fluid and multidisciplinary engineering analyses, mechanical design oversight, hot-fire testing, customer and supplier coordination, test campaign leadership, and issue resolution. The role also involves requirements verification, design reviews, team leadership, scheduling, earned value management, and propulsion hardware supply-chain activities.

Manage technical aspects of military hardware sourcing and supplier acquisition. Responsibilities include recommending suppliers, identifying and onboarding new sources, assessing supplier capabilities, conducting audits, monitoring performance, supporting mechanical commodities, interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models, and coordinating with engineering, quality, global supply chain, and supplier quality teams. Travel up to 25% is required.

Supports proposal preparation, contract negotiation, administration, and customer contract activities for aerospace and defense programs. Monitors contractual obligations, reviews terms and risks, manages contract changes, maintains contract data, and collaborates with program, finance, supply chain, technical, and security teams. Requires knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and an active Top Secret or SCI clearance.

Leads autonomous collaborative platform test programs across laboratory, ground, and flight environments. Responsibilities include test planning, staffing, execution, reporting, requirements tracking, risk mitigation, schedule and cost management, aircraft test modifications, resource forecasting, and coordination across multiple engineering sites. The role requires leadership in a matrix environment, active Secret clearance, Special Access Program eligibility, Control Account Manager and Earned Value Management experience, and extensive systems test engineering experience.

Manages the West Coast contracts setup group, overseeing contract entry and modifications in SAP, staff across multiple campuses, metrics reporting, training, data integrity, peer-review audits, and contract-related actions. Collaborates with contract and business management teams, supports internal customers, and provides staff guidance. Requires contracts administration expertise in a FAR/DFARS environment, leadership experience, strong communication, and U.S. citizenship.

Provides Earned Value Management guidance, training, baseline development, Integrated Baseline Review support, and surveillance review support for aerospace and defense programs. Advises program management, cost, schedule, and control account teams on EIA-748 compliance, DCMA metrics, and EVMS implementation. The role also supports audits, process development, multiple program priorities, and external and internal EVMS reviews.