Program Manager, Systems Engineer
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Full Time
Posted September 5, 2025
$141k - $176k
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Job Description
The Program Manager, Systems Engineer at HRL Laboratories leads multidisciplinary teams to execute programs in RF and Photonics subsystems such as Radar and Communication, overseeing all phases from proposal to completion while ensuring technical, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead diverse technical teams to execute programs in RF and Photonics subsystems such as Radar, Communication, and Sensing.
- Manage all phases of programs from proposal to completion, ensuring technical, business, and financial objectives are met.
- Establish program baselines and monitor execution to ensure commitments are achieved.
- Ensure system designs meet all technical requirements.
- Meet contract deliverables and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Collaborate on project planning, milestones, and risk management.
- Interface with customers to address technical and programmatic needs.
- Support employee development through performance feedback, growth opportunities, and mentoring.
Requirements
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with government customers is essential
- Minimum 7 years of general experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Minimum 5 years in program and project management of US government contracts with a value of 5 million to 10 million dollars
- Experience with Advanced Development of Defense Systems including RF and Photonics subsystems in Radar, Communications, and Sensing
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, and customers
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
- Experience leading in a matrixed organization, relying on collaboration and influence
- Professional experience in proposal and business development and marketing
- Strong understanding of U.S. government solicitations, requirements for proposal submissions, and acquisition process
- Knowledge in preparing and reviewing financial reports and conducting budget analysis, with earned value management being essential
- Interaction with highly technical staff must be effective
- Knowledge of systems engineering, especially requirements management and verification validation, is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
- Education: M.S. with minimum 5 years of experience (7 years preferred) or B.S. with minimum 7 years of experience (9 years preferred)
- Willingness to travel and work in a team of highly skilled engineers on complex projects
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces
- Must have both visual and hearing acuity
- US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance
Benefits & Perks
Compensation salary range: 140,700 - 175,900 USD
Bonus benefits
Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Travel opportunities
Work within a team of highly skilled engineers
Potential for professional development and growth opportunities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Work in a confidential security environment requiring US citizenship and security clearance
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