Planning Systems Engineer Lead

Job Description:

The Planning Systems Engineer Lead will develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules throughout the engineering design process for a variety of technical products. This role requires experience within military organizations, preferably in air operations or air traffic control, as well as familiarity with C4ISR technologies and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and maintain a detailed project schedule that spans the entire engineering design process, from initial planning through to product release.
• Support the Program Manage in overseeing the development, release delivery, and/or support of technical products, ensuring timely delivery using a multi-disciplinary framework.
• Work with Program Managers and customer representatives to define development strategies, product requirements, and identify potential operational issues.
• Prioritize the evolution of system capabilities and advancements in product architecture to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals.
• Manage a diverse team of engineers and technicians, ensuring alignment with project timelines, goals, and technical requirements.
• Interface with senior client officers and manage budget and resource allocation to ensure project goals are met.
• Develop and execute project and process plans and implement policies and procedures to achieve operational goals.
• Serve as the secondary point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders related to prime Mission Equipment (PME).
• Monitor, track, and report on product implementation, including timelines, budgets, issues, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate new standards and compliance requirements, conduct C4ISR modernization studies, system performance assessments, and capability gap analysis to inform product roadmap decisions.
• Collaborate across technical disciplines such as software design, networking, and wireless communications to ensure project goals are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline).
• At least 2-3 years of experience within a military organization, preferably in air operations or air traffic control. Experience in the Middle East is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with C4ISR technologies, including command and control, communications, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance.
• Experience in project management, leading diverse teams of engineers and technicians, and managing client relations and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of networking, IP addresses, DNS, routers, switches, and military tactical data links (LINK-16, TADIL-J, TADIL-A) VOIP, and PBX systems.
• General understanding of hardware installation, power systems, and facilities management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders at various levels, including senior client officers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively within a complex and evolving technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, set goals and monitor progress.