Project Manager - Advanced Navigation Systems

SEACORP

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical management
  • 5 years in project management, focusing on software development or systems integration
  • 10 years of experience including 7 years leading projects related to algorithms or maritime sensors
  • 15 years of experience delivering advanced tech systems for the U.S. Navy
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the transition of R&D into production-ready maritime architectures
  • Direct lifecycle management of data distribution systems for navigation
  • Oversee geophysical database creation to improve navigation capabilities
  • Manage development of algorithms for sensor fusion and navigation
  • Develop project plans and schedules, ensuring milestones are met
  • Manage engineering teams through technical reviews and validation testing
  • Serve as technical interface with Government sponsors regarding navigation capabilities

Benefits

  • Two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield
  • Best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental
  • Excellent Vision Benefit with discounts for glasses and contacts
  • 401(k) plan with up to 8% employer matching
  • Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance equal to annual salary
  • Ten Paid Holidays annually, plus a generous PTO program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Referral Bonuses
Full Job Description
SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Project Manager - Advanced Navigation Systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary: SEACORP is seeking a ProjectManager to lead the development and implementation of advanced maritimenavigation technologies. This role oversees high-complexity projects focused onthe design and integration of data distribution systems, geophysical databases,and advanced algorithms/processing frameworks. The successful candidate willmanage multi-disciplinary teams to increase system capabilities, ensuring thatnext-generation navigation solutions meet evolving U.S. Navy operationalrequirements for accuracy, reliability, and precision timing.

Advanced System Development & Management:
  • Coordinate the transition of research and development (R&D) initiatives into production-ready shipboard architectures.
  • Direct the development and lifecycle management of advanced data distribution systems and processing frameworks for maritime navigation.
  • Oversee the creation and integration of geophysical databases to enhance system-level positioning and navigation capabilities.
  • Manage the development and implementation of advanced algorithms for sensor fusion, signal processing, and navigation stability.
  • Identify and manage technical risks associated with new technologies and complex software/hardware interfaces.

Project Execution & Planning:
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring all milestones for advanced capability development are met.
  • Directly manage engineering teams in the execution of sprint cycles, technical reviews, and validation testing for advanced processing frameworks.
  • Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness and maturity of newly developed navigation algorithms.

Stakeholder Communication:
  • Serve as the primary technical interface for Government sponsors and subject matter experts regarding advanced navigation research and capability enhancements.
  • Present technical roadmaps, progress reports, and capability assessments to senior leadership and industrial partners.
  • Provide expert input to contract proposals, Statements of Work (SOW), and long-term technology insertion strategies.


Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, or highly technical managerial discipline.

Experience:

Project Manager I - Five years of professional experience in project management, with a background in complex software development or systems integration.

Project Manager II - Ten years of professional experience, including at least seven (7) years leading projects involving advanced algorithms, data distribution, or maritime sensors.

Project Manager III - Fifteen years of professional experience, demonstrating a track record of successfully delivering large-scale, advanced technology systems for the U.S. Navy.

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.

Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel: None

Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of
Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:
  • Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
  • Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
  • Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
  • Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
  • Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

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