Space Force MUOS Deputy Program Manager Engineering
About The Position
As Deputy Program Manager - Engineering (DPME) for the Space Force MUOS program, you will ensure systems meet engineering requirements, coordinate with operations, and provide design inputs for upcoming contracts. The position plans and monitors engineering work, supports production-line engineering and customer coordination, and oversees performance, cost, scope, schedule, risks, and change processes for engineering efforts. It also involves leading technical proposals and Engineering Change Proposals, contributing to Rough Order of Magnitude development, and supporting project staffing and team performance. The role is based at the Scottsdale, Arizona location and is described as on-site. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire. The company describes an exciting career path with continuous learning and development, production-oriented work, and the opportunity to contribute to national security solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related Science, Technology, or Mathematics field and 8 or more years of job-related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 6 or more years of job-related experience.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
- Proven communication skills and ability to interface with internal and customer leadership.
- Advanced knowledge of technologies, principles, theories, and concepts related to the manufacture and design of aerospace composites.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team, resolve conflicts, and handle negotiations.
- Experience with SPI/CPI, Earned Value, CAM, and Statistical Process Controls.
Nice To Haves
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Plan, authorize, and monitor engineering work to ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables.
- Coordinate with Integrated Program Teams and provide design engineering support for the production line, including material review board analysis and inputs and coordination with external customers.
- Conduct monthly engineering status reviews and provide materials for program reviews.
- Assist with staffing, resource management, and performance feedback for the project team.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and communicate resolutions to technical issues.
- Oversee performance, cost, scope, and schedule for all engineering efforts.
- Manage engineering-related risks, opportunities, and project change processes.
- Lead technical proposals and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and assist in Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) development.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Flex time off
- Paid parental leave
- Healthcare benefits
- Health and wellness programs
- Employee resource and social groups
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Flexible work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
