Program Manager, RF & Radar Systems

HRL Laboratories•Calabasas, CA

About The Position

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, develops radiofrequency, millimeter-wave, and electro-optical sensors using advanced materials and device fabrication processes. The Program Manager will lead diverse technical teams in executing programs primarily focused on radar product development, as well as related communications and sensing research and development. The role works closely with scientists and engineers to develop specifications for radar and/or communications frontend and backend components and apertures. The Program Manager is responsible for overall program execution, customer communications, cost, schedule, and performance across multiple government and/or industry prime programs. The position also involves solving customer problems, briefing customers, participating in proposal and capture activities, and supporting efforts to market HRL expertise. The role supports line managers in employee development through performance feedback, identifying program growth opportunities, and mentoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, Math, or a related technical discipline.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with government customers.
At least 7 years of general experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of program or project management experience on U.S. government contracts of $5M to $10M or more.
Experience with advanced development of defense systems, including RF and Photonics subsystems in Radar, Communications, and Sensing.
Experience leading in a matrixed organization, with the ability to collaborate and influence.
Strong background in systems engineering and hardware development lifecycles, including transition from R&D to production.
Professional experience in proposal development, business development, and marketing.
Hands-on experience with EVMS, CAM, variance analysis, and EAC management.
Strong understanding of U.S. government solicitations, proposal submission requirements, and the acquisition process.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Ability to interact professionally with managers, coworkers, and customers; willingness to travel and work with highly skilled engineers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; and sufficient mobility to work in confined spaces with adequate visual and hearing acuity.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience on classified programs and familiarity with security requirements.
PMP/PgMP, INCOSE CSEP, or equivalent certification.
Knowledge of AS9100, Lean/Six Sigma, and supplier quality management.
Knowledge of systems engineering, particularly requirements management and verification/validation.
Active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead diverse technical teams in executing multiple government and/or industry prime programs through design, development, integration, test, and production.
Serve as the primary customer point of contact and customer-facing program manager, responsible for overall execution, customer communication, cost, schedule, and performance.
Develop and maintain working relationships with government customers and large defense prime contractors to support customer satisfaction, trust, and alignment.
Lead proposal efforts, support capture activities, and manage customer growth opportunities.
Collaborate with project teams to establish plans and milestones and monitor execution against those plans.
Develop and manage program plans, schedules, and milestones; monitor performance; identify risks and issues; and implement mitigation strategies.
Support line managers in employee development by providing performance feedback, identifying growth opportunities within the program, and mentoring.
Solve customer problems, brief customers, participate in proposal activities, and support efforts to market HRL expertise.