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# Project Manager/Senior Systems Engineer (SSAT)

- **Company:** SAALEX Corp.
- **Location:** Camarillo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, JIRA, System Configuration, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Configuration Management, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9051624/project-managersenior-systems-engineer-ssat

## About the Role

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, technical project management, or related technical leadership roles within DoD, Navy, or defense environments.
 * Experience managing technical schedules, project execution, scope, risks, and engineering deliverables.
 * Experience facilitating technical meetings and coordinating cross-functional teams, Government stakeholders, and contractors.
 * Strong technical documentation review experience, including engineering procedures, software configuration documentation, installation procedures, and test-related documentation.
 * Proficiency developing executive-level presentations and status briefings using Microsoft PowerPoint.
 * Experience using project tracking and scheduling tools, including MS Project, Excel, Jira, or comparable platforms.
 * Exceptional communication, organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Desired:

 * Experience supporting Navy Subsonic Aerial Target programs, including BQM-177A, BQM-34S, GQM-163A, or associated systems.
 * Experience supporting NAWCWD, PMA organizations, range operations, flight testing, telemetry, tracking systems, or test and evaluation programs.
 * Experience coordinating software configurations, cybersecurity documentation, vulnerability assessments, or eMASS package support.
 * Experience working with OEMs, Government program offices, and acquisition stakeholders.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Program Management, or a highly related technical discipline. Master's degree preferred.

## Description

* Lead technical project planning, execution, scheduling, and systems engineering activities supporting Subsonic Aerial Target programs.
 * Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, task breakdowns, milestones, dependencies, and execution plans across multiple contracts and stakeholders.
 * Manage technical scope, identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide recommendations to Government leadership and program stakeholders.
 * Coordinate engineering documentation, software configurations, installation procedures, vulnerability assessments, and system baselines.
 * Support lifecycle management activities for target platforms, mission systems, flight software configurations, testing systems, and associated hardware.
 * Serve as the primary liaison between Government organizations, program offices, contractors, and OEMs to ensure alignment of technical efforts and schedules.
 * Facilitate technical meetings, planning reviews, status meetings, and executive briefings while maintaining project focus and accountability.
 * Develop executive-level reports, presentations, metrics, and technical briefings for leadership and customer reviews.
 * Coordinate technical asset management, system logistics, and engineering process improvements.
 * Other duties as assigned or required.


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