Radar Project Lead at TYAD, PA (Secret Clearance Required)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$97K — $132K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of related experience in engineering, radar systems, or project management.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; engineering degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of technical project or program management experience in defense sustainment or electronics manufacturing.
  • Expertise in coordinating technical programs involving radar systems and electronics repair.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end execution of radar capability projects from planning to sustainment.
  • Direct capability development for advanced radar systems such as Sentinel A4 and AN/TPY 4.
  • Build and manage Integrated Master Schedules for project milestones and deliverables.
  • Oversee engineering assessments and facility integration for various radar and laboratory setups.
  • Manage project risks and implement Lean and Six Sigma practices for workflow standardization.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, partners, and contractors.
  • Develop technical data packages and oversee installation and safety inspections.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with company match and various paid time off options.
  • Flex work weeks and support for work/life balance.
  • Short and long-term disability benefits, plus life insurance options.
  • Career development opportunities and internal mobility.
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Engineering Coordination, Planning, Program Management, Technical Program Management, Technical Projects
Certifications:
None
Experience:
7 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Join GDIT and support the U.S. Army by leading complex radar capability development at Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania. As the Radar Project Coordinator, you will serve as the senior technical project manager responsible for planning, acquisition, logistics, engineering integration, testing, installation, and sustainment of multiple advanced radar initiatives. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with TYAD leadership, government stakeholders, OEM partners, contractors, engineers, logistics personnel, and depot artisans to deliver mission critical capabilities on time and within budget.

How You Will Make an Impact
  • Lead end to end execution of radar capability projects from planning and design through acquisition, facility engineering, installation, testing, acceptance, documentation, and transition to sustainment.
  • Direct capability development supporting Sentinel A4, AN/TPY 4, ARTS V3, AN/TPQ 53, LRDR, associated LRUs, the Radar Engineering Laboratory, and next generation radar CCA repair capability.
  • Build and manage Integrated Master Schedules that incorporate equipment lead times, facility milestones, installation sequencing, calibration timelines, and training events.
  • Lead engineering assessments and facility integration for radar test stations, radar ranges, TMDE benches, CCA rework cells, engineering laboratories, electrical upgrades, CDA/N2 systems, DI water loops, fume extraction, and workspace design.
  • Oversee specification development and integration of PXI systems, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF amplifiers, power meters, and advanced diagnostic systems.
  • Manage project risks, schedules, budgets, technical documentation, and mitigation strategies while standardizing workflows using Lean and Six Sigma practices.
  • Ensure project activities comply with applicable IPC, J STD, ESD, OSHA, NIST, HazMat, base access, environmental, and safety requirements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between TYAD leadership, OEM partners, contractors, and government stakeholders.
  • Produce technical data packages, layout plans, utility reports, system acceptance test plans, progress reports, and final acceptance documentation.
  • Perform facility walkthroughs, equipment validation checks, safety inspections, installation oversight, and support equipment setup as required.
  • Travel up to 10 percent to OEM sites, vendor facilities, training venues, and engineering coordination meetings.

Requirements for Success
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Engineering degree preferred but not required.
  • 5 or more years of technical project or program management experience in engineering, defense sustainment, electronics manufacturing, radar systems, or DoD capability development.
  • Experience coordinating technical programs involving radar systems, electronics repair, TMDE instrumentation, facility engineering, and lifecycle sustainment.
  • Expertise in project management, engineering coordination, facility integration, RF systems, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and integrate electrical, RF, mechanical, and software requirements across complex systems.
  • Must have and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP certification.
  • Experience with advanced RF test equipment, digital instrumentation, and diagnostic systems.
  • Experience supporting advanced radar capability development, depot repair, or sustainment programs.


GDIT Is Your Place

At GDIT, our people are at the center of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, career development opportunities, internal mobility, and the opportunity to support critical Army missions in a collaborative, mission focused environment.

Own Your Opportunity

Build your career with a team that values technical excellence, disciplined execution, innovation, and continuous learning while delivering advanced radar capabilities that directly support warfighter readiness.

The likely salary range for this position is $97,750 - $132,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA PA Tobyhanna

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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