Project Leader - Operational Prototype Integration
Core
Lead strategic planning and management of software and hardware prototypes to deliver direct operational value to space warfighters, serving as technical deputy for prototype development, fielding, and integration.
Role type
Senior IC project leader (technical project management)
Builds
Software and limited hardware prototypes for space warfighter operations
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Operational Technology
Required skills
Systems engineering, software development, modeling and simulation, agile development, prototype architecture, technical implementation, operational requirements gathering, exercise-based evaluation, transition to program of record
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering/CS, prior experience fielding operational prototypes, agile methodologies, space domain mission areas, DoD acquisition processes, limited supervision
Technologies
Modeling and simulation tools, software development frameworks, agile tools
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning and roadmapping for prototype portfolio, facilitate development and fielding of prototypes, execute delegated authority for prototype prioritization and technical approach, coordinate with embedded personnel at operational commands, deploy prototypes and provide on-site integration and training, embed with operational units to gather requirements and iterate capabilities, coordinate with engineering groups and external partners, translate warfighter feedback into development requirements, support exercise-based prototype evaluation, assist in coordinating prototype transition to programs of record
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC