Optical Sensor Subcontract Technical Lead

Company: JRC Integrated Systems, LLC
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Why We Do What We Do (video)JRC is committed to working on our nation's most challenging goals of strategic deterrence and strategic defense. Each day, JRC supports a greater purpose and mission to protect the American people. For us, leadership and service is about what we build, what we create, and what we contribute to achieve our nation's most challenging goals. This is why we do what we do.JRC's Strategic Defense and International Operations team is searching for a Technical Lead to assist the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in optical sensor development for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI). As the Technical Lead you will work with and support a lead government civilian by providing technical input, identifying schedule risk, and developing solutions to contractual and programmatic challenges.This a hybrid-remote position located in Huntsville, AL with 3-4 days per week spent on-site and requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.As the Technical Lead, you will...Effectively manage the critical path in the project and developing solutions to eliminate schedule slipUtilize effective and clear communication to identify challenges to leadershipUse discretion to identify challenges which can be overcome at the lowest level possible and which solutions require the assistance of senior leadershipAdvise a government lead engineer responsible for design and test to guide the development of a new optical sensorAdvise government lead regarding potential schedule risk and ability to manage the critical pathWhat you bring to the table...An advance technical degree (Master's)10+ years of career experience with 2+ years of managing optical sensor development subcontractsAn understanding of requirements for ground testing to include required facilities, personnel, and instrumentationAn understanding of the complete signal chain from receipt to data processingA proven track record of facilitating and coordinating testingExperience in tracking progress with a proactive attitude to find and address program challenges across multiple teams and/or multiple corporationsAn active SECRET clearance (required)Bonus Points for...Experience in the US Space CommunityTS/SCI Security Clearance

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