Program Engineering Manager

Advanced Technology Systems Company•Gilbert, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ATSC is seeking a Program Engineering Manager to lead and manage a diverse team of systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineers. The role is responsible for successful engineering project completion and contributing to the organization’s technical strategy and goals. It bridges the engineering team and upper management, combining technical and managerial responsibilities. The position is on-site in Gilbert, Arizona, and requires approximately 10% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
At least 10 years of proven experience in engineering roles, with a strong technical background.
At least 8 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
C5ISR experience.
Strong knowledge of government-funded contracts.
Knowledge of regulatory and government standards, such as MIL-STD-810, ISO, and ASME.
Strong knowledge of product development from inception through production.
Knowledge of relevant programming languages, technologies, and tools, depending on the engineering discipline.
Knowledge of sensors such as EO/IR cameras and radars.
Ability to multitask and track progress on multiple projects and programs.
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with working as a system-level integrator.
Preferred experience as a system or integration engineer.
Knowledge of C5ISR products, sensors, and methodologies.
Knowledge of Design For (DFx) best practices.
Knowledge of communication systems, including radios, microwave communications, and MANET.
Basic knowledge of computer networking.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, mentor, and guide engineering team members.
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, set performance goals, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables; allocate resources; and manage project budgets.
Monitor project progress, address issues and risks, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, provide technical direction, review and approve technical designs and solutions, and resolve complex technical challenges.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities and align engineering work with business objectives.
Communicate technical updates and progress to non-technical stakeholders and serve as the primary technical customer contact.
Continuously improve engineering processes and methodologies; implement best practices for software development, quality assurance, and project management.
Identify workflow improvements and opportunities to increase efficiency.
Manage engineering resources, including staffing, workload distribution, and performance management, and ensure the team has the tools and resources it needs.