EO/IR Systems Program Manager

IERUS Technologies, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field with 3+ years in program management; or Management degree with 5+ years in defense program management
  • 15+ years of professional experience
  • U.S. citizen
  • Active Secret security clearance preferred, with additional preference for TS clearance and TS/SCI opportunities
  • Experience managing technical and/or operational military projects
  • Experience in at least two areas: Operations Research, Electronics Design, Optical Design, Integrated Air and Missile Defense.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main point of contact for external and internal customers
  • Ensure design and development efforts meet production goals
  • Maintain project budget and schedule, regularly communicate status updates to stakeholders
  • Apply agile development practices to accelerate project timelines
  • Drive program excellence in defense technology initiatives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation
  • Engagement in critical defense projects
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Potential for remote work
  • Strong emphasis on customer engagement and satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Job Description

IERUS participates in projects that address weapon systems engineering and the application of advanced machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques as well as RF/Optical hardware prototyping and low rate production. We generally seek to apply agile development fundamentals across our corporate portfolio to accelerate technology development timelines. The end goal being early discovery, accelerated development, and high customer engagement.
Responsibilities:
  • Primary interface with external/internal customers;
  • Ensure program excellence in design and development effort which provides a direct path to low rate initial production;
  • Ensure program maintains budget and schedule goals, regularly communicating status to external/internal customers.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, plus 3+ years of experience in program management; or Degree in Management, plus 5+ years of experience in performing program management of a defense development activity;
  • 15+ years of professional experience;
  • Must be a U.S. citizen;
  • Active Secret security clearance, preferred TS clearance and TS/SCI opportunities;
  • Experience in overseeing technical and/or operational military projects;
  • Experience in at least two of the following: Operations Research, Electronics Design, Optical Design, Integrated Air and Missile Defense.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters in Engineering, Physics, or Engineering Management;
  • Experience with MDA, NORTHCOM, and STRATCOM in execution of the Missile Defense mission;
  • Active TS/SCI clearance;
  • Experience in production of Electro-optic/Infrared Imaging Systems;
  • Engineering experience in the defense industry;
  • Proven capabilities in team facilitation and development.

Location: Huntsville, AL

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