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Position: Principal Systems Engineer – Tac Comm (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Job Overview:
We’re looking for a driven and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a cross-functional Integrated Product Team focused on developing next-generation Tactical Communications. This role plays a key part in advancing technologies from early-stage concepts (low TRL) through accreditation and full-scale production.

As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support critical programs. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for technology and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of secure systems!.

This position requires an active, transferable U.S. Secret Security Clearance on the first day of employment. U.S. citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals while managing product development efforts, helping to provide solutions to our government customers.
Interact and interface with External Customers.
Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification.
Manage Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for a medium sized program, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones.
Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite.
Lead bid and proposal efforts.
Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications: 
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
2+ Years Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation.
1+ Years of proven leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile) and financial tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required .​
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred
Experience working in an Agile environment.
Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership.
Prior experience in a space-related or aerospace engineering environment.

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