Project Lead III

JT4•Las Vegas, NV

11d•$105,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Project Lead is responsible to manage complex projects focused on avionics systems and sub-system for both manned and unmanned aircraft. JT4 seeks an experienced and highly motivated candidate that will apply comprehensive knowledge of project management and systems engineering to lead small to medium-sized projects, ensuring they meet rigorous customer requirements, budget, and schedule constraints. This role is critical to advancing the capabilities of our nation's military aviation platforms. The ideal candidate will: Perform equally well independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Be responsible for mission avionics systems integration and performance. Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, integration, and testing of avionics systems, including RADAR, Electronic Warfare (EW), and tactical communication/datalink systems. Oversee projects, from initial concept and requirements definition through to deployment. Make priority determinations, manage resources effectively, and perform resource leveling to ensure project milestones are met. Develop, review, and approve all project documentation, including system specifications, test plans, and technical data packages. Manage and control project scope, ensuring all technical requirements for manned and unmanned avionics systems are fulfilled. Establish, execute, and report on project budgets, with a strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques. Provide regular project status updates to program managers and customer stakeholders through detailed reviews and reports. Serve as the primary interface with government customers, including the Air Force, Space Force, and Navy, ensuring their requirements are met and fostering strong relationships. May be required to recruit, hire, and mentor technical personnel to build a high-performing project team. Facilitate technical interchange meetings, working groups, and design reviews.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's or higher degree, or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to 10 years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments.
Demonstrated experience in resource organization, planning, budgeting, and configuration management.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in project or systems engineering related to military aircraft avionics.
Active Top Secret clearance highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage complex projects focused on avionics systems and sub-system for both manned and unmanned aircraft.
Apply comprehensive knowledge of project management and systems engineering to lead small to medium-sized projects, ensuring they meet rigorous customer requirements, budget, and schedule constraints.
Be responsible for mission avionics systems integration and performance.
Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, integration, and testing of avionics systems, including RADAR, Electronic Warfare (EW), and tactical communication/datalink systems.
Oversee projects, from initial concept and requirements definition through to deployment.
Make priority determinations, manage resources effectively, and perform resource leveling to ensure project milestones are met.
Develop, review, and approve all project documentation, including system specifications, test plans, and technical data packages.
Manage and control project scope, ensuring all technical requirements for manned and unmanned avionics systems are fulfilled.
Establish, execute, and report on project budgets, with a strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
Provide regular project status updates to program managers and customer stakeholders through detailed reviews and reports.
Serve as the primary interface with government customers, including the Air Force, Space Force, and Navy, ensuring their requirements are met and fostering strong relationships.
May be required to recruit, hire, and mentor technical personnel to build a high-performing project team.
Facilitate technical interchange meetings, working groups, and design reviews.