Horizon global Partners · 3 months ago
Lead System Engineer V
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expHorizon Global Partners LLC is seeking a Lead System Engineer to manage technical projects within a military setting, specifically focusing on advanced communications systems. The role involves leading a diverse team, overseeing project budgets and timelines, and ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians, ensuring effective collaboration, adherence to project timelines, and achievement of team goals. Interface with ranking client officers and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocations
Oversee the development, release delivery, and support of the Prime Mission Equipment (PME), working with Program Manager and customers to address any operational issues and ensure product quality, performance and customer satisfaction
Prioritize product evolution, advances to system architecture, and address any operational or technical issues. Define development strategy and product goals, and proactively evaluate compliance with new standards, emerging technologies, and customer needs
Develop and execute detailed project plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals. Serve as a secondary point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders related to PME items. Monitor, document, and report on project timelines, budgets, risks, mitigation efforts, and successes
Leverage your expertise in C4ISR systems, command and control, communications, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance technologies to advise on product roadmaps, conduct performance assessments, and provide recommendations for system refreshes
Work with engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges, ensuring that customer requirements are addressed and that all system components meet operational and performance criteria
Translate customer needs and non-technical feedback into actionable engineering direction. Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications or related technical field
10+ years of experience in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in military organizations, preferably in air operations or air traffic control
Program management training/experience is highly desirable
Expertise in computer programming, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and system hardware components (e.g., networks, LANS, RAID)
Strong understanding of military tactical data links (LINK-16, TADIL-J, TADIL-A), VOIP, and PBX
Experience with networking, including network design, IP addresses, DNS, routers, and switches
Strong understanding of C4ISR technologies, including command and control, communications, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance
Knowledge of software design/programming and experience in software sustainment from cradle to grave
Expertise in software testing, verification, and validation processes
Preferred
Experience working in the Middle East is preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Horizon global Partners
Horizon Global Partners is a technology solution company that offers data management, security, and digitalization for various industries.
51-200 employees
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