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Mercor is seeking experienced STEM educators (US High School) for a premier AI pilot project with one of the world’s leading AI research labs. In this role, you will leverage your classroom experience and pedagogical expertise to help shape the future of artificial intelligence. Your insights will contribute to the development of large language models that understand and reflect how expert educators teach and explain complex STEM concepts. Please note, those that are not teachers but personal tutors will be considered for this role. ### You're a great fit if you: - Are a licensed high school teacher in the United States - Have 3+ years of full-time teaching experience - Hold at least a masters degree in education or a STEM subject area - Currently teach a STEM discipline such as:Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering - Routinely design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction - Can clearly articulate your thought process and teaching strategies - Have strong written communication skills and a passion for education ### Here are more details about the role: - The role begins Mid-July, with rolling start dates thereafter - Requires 10–20 hours/week, with potential to expand to up to 40 hours/week - Fully remote, with flexible working hours - Ideal for educators looking to engage in meaningful part-time work over the summer or alongside teaching responsibilities ### Ideal candidates include: - Public or private school teachers actively teaching STEM subjects - Department heads or instructional coaches in STEM areas - Former teachers recently transitioned from the classroom with continued ties to education - Teachers who have contributed to curriculum development, assessments, or teacher training ### Pay and legal status: - You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor - Payments are issued weekly via Stripe Connect ### Screening Process: - You’ll complete an AI interview (15-20 minutes) and then an assessment (45-60 minutes). The assessment will directly assess your clarity of thought, attention to detail, and your potential ability to complete this project. * * * About Mercor Mercor specializes in recruiting domain experts to support AI research and development. Based in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Apply today to help build the next generation of intelligent educational tools—and bring your classroom expertise to the forefront of AI innovation. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Mercor is seeking Computer Science PhDs for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. This role pays between $65-75/hour. In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models. Specifically, you will craft high-quality, challenging problems in your domain expertise with real-world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation. Ideal Qualifications: - Have a Masters or PhD in Computer Science from a top US university. - Have high attention to detail. - Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - Have excellent proficiency in English. - Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia. Key Responsibilities: - You will work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain. - You will craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real world applicability. - The project is 10-20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours and extension. - The work is fully remote and asynchronous. Role Start Date - This role will begin in late September with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Interview Process - You will complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise. - You will be paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including the screening process and a few onboarding videos if you are hired. Compensation and Legal Details - You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor. - You will be paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect. About Mercor Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Job DescriptionPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The Readiness Analyst shall maintain cognizance of and provide expertise in key technical readiness and resource issues regarding the policies and programs assigned to the CNAP Readiness Directorate. The Contractor will perform technical analyses, readiness assessments, metrics development, research, special studies, monitoring of unit readiness, online training development, and life cycle maintenance as required to meet CNAP objectives. KEY DAILY ACTIVITIES: Manage weekly Readiness Hit List compilation and distribution to track delinquent reporting across squadrons. Compile and analyze bi-weekly DRRS comments from deployed and deploying units. Execute SHARP and DRRS/SORTS policy updates and system changes. Deliver 2-3 monthly in-person fleet training sessions for Readiness positions. Support Air Boss and CNO-led initiatives, in alignment fifth Global Force Management and the Master Aviation Plan. Provide quarterly training to Department Head and Officer-in-Charge courses and specialized squadron training. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of experience in training management or training development. Five years of experience developing training programs or policies to support Naval Aviation, and experience developing multi-media-based and classroom training tools to support aircraft carrier, squadron, wing, and executive level understanding of Naval Aviation readiness assessment, reporting, policies, and software programs. Eligible for DoD Secret security clearance Proficient with Microsoft Office products PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience includes training in the development and life cycle support of DRRS-S, CNAL/CNAP Training and Readiness (T&R) policy, and the Navy Mission Essential Task List development process. Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a related field and/or a masters degree from an accredited institution in a business or related field is preferred. Helicopter Background: HSC, or HSM experience is highly valued. Advanced Excel: Pivot tables, data mining, graph creation, and complex formulas. Squadron Operations: Assistant Operations Officer/Chief Petty Officer, Operations Officer/Chief Petty Officer, or aircrew with Operations experience. TRAVEL: Yes, less than five percent

Job Description Simplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm, hired by leading technology companies to design their next generation products. In an industry of overly-complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process. Why join Simplexity Product Development? If you’re an engineer who likes variety in your job, you’ll fit right in here. Simplexity works across a breadth of projects — from robotics and IoT to medical devices, consumer wearables, automation and more. You won’t be siloed into one tiny piece of the organization; you’ll roll up your sleeves and help solve real, difficult problems for demanding clients who expect excellence. Our teams are tight, collaborative, and made up of folks who genuinely want to build something cool and delight our customers. Yet that doesn’t mean grinding for 60-hours per week, week-over-week. We believe that quality, creative work can usually be done in 40-45 hours per week and that each employee should own their work-life balance. What we offer is meaningful engineering, technical growth, and the chance to be on the “front line” of product development. If you thrive on variety and want to work with talented engineers on cutting-edge products, then this could be the place for you. POSTION DESCRIPTION As a Senior Automation Systems Engineer, you would be leading and participating in the design of automation & robotics systems to solve a variety of interesting problems. Specific technical responsibilities vary by project; however, it is imperative to have a command of engineering fundamentals across multiple engineering disciplines including mechanics, electronics, control systems and embedded firmware. The projects will require understanding how these principles are applied to simple, reliable design. As a senior level role, this job will often require leadership to coordinate and specify deliverables from engineers of other disciplines. Leadership and teamwork skills, as well as written and oral communication skills, are critical to success in this role. • Lead systems level architecture development, • Develop algorithms for motion control, both high level motion planning and low-level feedback control., • Program control systems, both in-product and larger industrial systems., • Mentor junior engineers in their development work, • Help guide project schedules and break down into schedulable detailed technical tasks, • Develop associated tools for testing and validation of product performance, • Develop solutions as part of a cross-discipline team (EE’s, ME’s, FW/SW and Systems Engineers), • Work effectively in a team setting and collaborate openly with other engineers, • Work through the product lifecycle, including design, implementation, and verification, • Design and execution of design acceptance criteria, • 7+ years of applicable experience, • Knowledge and experience designing industrial automation including integration of vision systems and industrial robots., • Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision., • Excellent organization and analytical skills combined with attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and plan effectively, • Strong communications skills, both written and verbal. No engineering project of substance is achieved by working alone., • Knowledge of motion system component selection including motors and sensors, • Experience with:, • PCL Programming, • Python, • Basic understanding of electromechanical systems:, • Mechanism, • Electrical circuits, • Control systems & programming, • Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited four-year university, • Ability and willingness to learn new technical skills, • Ability to analyze and understand existing designs with an eye toward designing the minimal change set required to meet client objectives, • Ethical and honest in every part of the job BENEFICIAL SKILLS, • C++ or C#, • Understanding of PCBA design concepts, • Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA, BitBucket), • Advanced control design COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, • Base salary range: $140K - $170K, • Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents, • 401(k) plan with company match, • Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance, • Paid maternity/new parent leave, • 11 Paid holidays No recruiters please. Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. *** Please be advised that Simplexity Product Development will never ask you to respond to a non-SimplexityPD domain such as a gmail, ymail, hotmail, etc. If you suspect that you have been contacted by someone impersonating Simplexity Product Development who is using a fraudulent email address, please do not reply. If you are not sure, please fill out a contact form at to report the incident. *** Powered by JazzHR t10tUvJxxz

Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics, machine learning model development, and data-driven decision support within a Department of Defense (DoD) program environment. This role involves architecting and deploying end-to-end data solutions that enhance operational effectiveness, readiness forecasting, and mission-critical insights for Navy enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deploy predictive models, natural language processing (NLP), and optimization algorithms, • Lead data ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and exploratory analysis from diverse structured and unstructured data sources, • Create interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, data engineers, and subject matter experts, • Translate mission needs into analytical frameworks, model requirements, and implementation strategies, • Validate and tune models for performance, explainability, and operational relevance, • U.S. Citizenship with an active or interim Secret clearance, • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Masters preferred), • 10+ years of professional experience in data science and leadership or senior technical role, • Security+ Certification, • Proven experience with:, • Python, R, SQL, and Spark for data analysis and modeling, • Machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost, • Data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Plotly, • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and MLOps workflows, • Experience developing AI/ML solutions in support of Navy or defense logistics, sustainment, or readiness analytics, • Familiarity with DoD data governance, data labeling, and ethical AI guidelines, • Strong understanding of model operationalization, A/B testing, and production monitoring, • Knowledge of data engineering concepts including ETL pipelines, data lakes, and data mesh architectures, • Agile/Scrum experience or certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner), • Ability to mentor junior data scientists and lead cross-disciplinary technical teams

Job DescriptionSalary: $165,000.00 - $220,000.00 negotiable About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Whether youre an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, youll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If youre passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team thats shaping the future of defense technology! About the role: PMAT is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer. As a Senior Platform Engineer supporting Naval Operational Architecture, you will play a critical role in operationalizing AI for next-generation naval platforms and systems. Youll focus on building and managing secure, scalable cloud-based environments to support advanced analytics, AI/ML workloads, and autonomous systems. This position involves hands-on engineering with cutting-edge technologies, close collaboration with cross-functional teams, and direct support of mission-critical DoD capabilities. Your work will directly enhance the warfighters ability to execute distributed maritime operations and maintain tactical superiority. Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure within AWS GovCloud environments., • Configure and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift., • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation., • Support secure data flow across multiple systems, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and STIG requirements., • Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to streamline deployment pipelines and container management., • Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness., • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within cloud, networking, and containerized environments., • Partner with AI/ML engineers and software developers to deploy and integrate advanced analytics platforms and tools., • Maintain detailed technical documentation to support system operations and compliance., • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members. Required Skills and Experience: • At least 10 years' experience working as a cloud engineer, cloud administrator, cloud architecture, DevOps engineer, IT Specialist, platform engineer, site reliability engineer, release engineer, systems administrator, systems engineer, or similar role., • AWS Gov Cloud, • Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), • Identity and Access Management (IAM), • Cloud based networking, • VPCs, Subnets, Routing Tables, Security Groups, Route 53, • RHEL Linux Administration, • Relational Database Service - RDS, • PostGres, • Secure Storage Service - S3, • Elastic Search, • IaC, • Extensive Ansible scripting experience, • IaC tooling such as Terraform or Cloud Formation, • Cyber, • Linux STIG remediation experience, • DevSecOps, • Docker basics, • Ability to troubleshoot a running container, • Some proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks, • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment, • Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and platform security best practices, • Advanced networking knowledge including TCP/IP, TLS, etc. Preferred Skills and Experience: • OpenShift or Kubernetes, • Airflow, • Kafka, • RabbitMQ, • Apache, • Kibana, • Adapting open-source products to work with GovCloud, • Domino Data Labs, • Tobias, • Fiddler, • Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as CloudWatch or Grafana, • Experience supporting government or military organizations Education and Certification Requirements: • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related STEM field (Masters preferred)., • Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Security+ strongly preferred. Citizenship and Clearance requirements: • US Citizenship, • No Dual Citizenship, • Active TS SCI security clearance Location: • On-site, • San Diego, CA, NAVWAR Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development. PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. #CJ

Job Description STR is hiring an Emulation Tooling and Modeling Software Engineer to be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the nexus of computers and real-world physical systems. We believe that each employee has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are essential to providing our customers with innovative solutions. The skills listed below are representative of those needed for this role but are not the only acceptable set. If you see an overlap with your skills, go ahead and apply! The Emulation Tooling and Modeling Software Engineer must be proficient in one or more of the high-level languages (C/C++, Python) used for building the underlying tools that support the development of emulation models of complex cyber physical systems. Successful candidates will have experience in reverse engineering of embedded instruction set architectures (e.g., ARM, PPC) and a desire to develop required emulator tooling across a diverse class of targets of interest. The ability to develop tools such as operating system handlers, bare metal firmware emulation, and virtual device simulation are key to support the emulation of representative signal processing and control systems components and algorithms. Such components will be prototyped with time and event-driven simulations and implemented on real-time hardware systems. The Emulation Tooling and Modeling Software Engineer will also support model development for sensors, actuators, dynamics and environmental factors from first principles, measured data, available documentation/literature and hardware/software artifacts. The quality and validity of the models are ensured using unit testing and effective operation after integrating the modules into larger system simulations. Knowledge and experience developing modular code compliant with well-defined component message/protocol interfaces is highly relevant. Models often include both hardware and software elements, and experience working at the software/hardware interface (e.g., serial, USB, data acquisition subsystems and device drivers) is particularly useful. What you will do: • Working as part of a small, focused team to architect, develop, implement, and test applications featuring modular software design principles, • Developing bare metal emulators in C/C++, Python as well as unit tests for verification of capabilities, • Developing emulator capabilities and unit tests to increase overall feature capabilities to develop advanced models, • Implementing component models in Python/C/C++, and integrating models into system-level simulations with software processing chains, including development of unit-level and system-level tests and verification, • Developing integrated models using virtualization tools (e.g., QEMU, Docker), that are networked together, and launched using scripting tools (e.g. bash, python), • This position requires an Active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret (TS) clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government., • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, • Familiarity with virtualization tools (e.g. Docker, QEMU), • Strong grasp of emulation principles, computer architecture, and software engineering principles, • Experience working with hardware components and interfaces., • Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, • Familiarity with network architectures and protocols, • Implant or software patch development, • Masters or PhD in related field Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Job DescriptionSalary: $170,000.00 - $240,000.00 About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Whether youre an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, youll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If youre passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team thats shaping the future of defense technology! About the role: As an AI/ML Subject Matter Expert at NAVWAR in San Diego, you'll help drive the innovation of autonomous, AI-enabled systems for the Naval Operational Architecture that supports distributed maritime operations. You will translate sensor-derived data into real-time decision triggers, supporting initiatives. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Navys command networks with AI-driven analysis, prioritizing speed, resilience, and operational superiority. In this mission-critical position, your expertise will help shape the future of autonomous naval warfare and analytic decision support. Responsibilities: • Design and implement computer vision algorithms for object detection, tracking, and environmental perception., • Analyze and integrate data from various sensor modalities including EO/IR cameras, LIDAR, and radar., • Develop scalable data pipelines and orchestrate workflows using Apache Airflow and AWS services., • Write efficient Python code and shell scripts for deployment and automation tasks., • Work in a Linux development environment, emphasizing scripting, debugging, and system-level operations., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including ML engineers, software developers, and systems integrators. Required Skills and Experience: • Six (6) or more years of experience and a strong background in Machine Learning and Computer Vision, including classical techniques and deep learning-based approaches., • Proficiency with Python and Bash scripting., • Experience with Apache Airflow and AWS Cloud for data orchestration and workflow automation., • Practical experience working with Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), or similar autonomous platforms such as UAVs, UUVs, and/or Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms., • Hands-on experience with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc., • Comfortable operating in Linux environments for development and deployment tasks. Preferred Skills and Experience: • Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable deployment, • Understanding of ML Ops practices including CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, and automated retraining, • Experience with real-time systems and latency-sensitive applications in robotics or surveillance, • Prior work with defense, maritime, or aerospace systems, especially involving autonomy or ISR missions Education and Certification Requirements: • Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related STEM field plus a minimum of 6 years of AI/ML experience in defense or intelligence environments., • OR a Bachelors degree in the above fields plus at least 8 years of relevant defense-oriented AI/ML experience (e.g., modeling, operational deployment, systems integration). Citizenship and Clearance requirements: • US Citizenship required., • No dual citizenship., • Active Secret clearance required; TS SCI clearance preferred Location: • San Diego, CA, NAVWAR Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development. #CJ

Job DescriptionSalary: $155,000 - $175,000 Program Manager Naval Operational Architecture, Engineering Support Services About Us: PMAT is an innovative technology business founded on a passion for developing forward-thinking solutions from exceptional people that enhance the missions capabilities. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion lies in tackling complex and progressive challenges, such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, and heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team that is motivated to pursue their passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experimenting relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of defense technology! Whether youre an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, youll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If youre passionate about using your skills to make a real difference in the future of defense technology, apply today and become part of a team thats shaping the future! About the role: PMAT has an immediate and is seeking a Program Manager to lead and manage engineering support services. This role is crucial to our work in San Diego, CA, involving the management of execution, customer collaboration, and business development that enhances program impact. Responsibilities: • Support in developing an innovative engineering and science team, • Communication with stakeholders, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance related to the program, • Understand and support from a programmatic standpoint, the systems engineering and software delivery across C2/ISR, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and AI/ML Autonomous Vehicles, and Communications/links domains., • Identify and pursue expansion opportunities for the program, • Plan and deliver program reviews, metrics, and executive-level updates., • Manage contract execution, staffing, and stakeholder alignment., • Conduct risk management through the Identification, assessment, and mitigation of technical, cost, schedule, and risks., • Managing staffing plans, leadership, assignment coordination, setting expectations, performance management documentation, timekeeping compliance, corrective actions, yearly reviews of personnel, and subcontractor accountability., • Ensuring subcontractor partners are performing to contract requirements Required Skills & Experience: • 10+ years managing Navy or DoD engineering/programs with annual budgets of $1020M., • Demonstrated ability to manage complex financials, reporting, and budgets at portfolio scale., • Proven cross-functional leadership, including coordinating across engineering, operations, and acquisition teams., • Business development experience, identifying opportunities and engaging acquisition stakeholders., • Strategic mindset to align current initiatives with long-term organizational goals., • Working knowledge in systems engineering, software development, and secure DevSecOps in defense environments., • Understanding and appreciation for Navy C2/ISR, targeting, and digital network programs., • Direct program experience with CJADC2, NOA or DOD programs supporting capabilities and functionalities such as but not limited to, resilient communications, robotic autonomous systems, T&E and LVC., • Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment., • Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills suitable for high-stakes, cross-functional environments. Preferred Skills & Experience: • Familiarity with NAVWAR or NIWC Pacific labs, or interoperability labs Education & Certification Requirements: • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Business (MBA), or a related field or 4 8 additional years of relevant defense program management experience in lieu of a degree., • Masters degree preferred, • PMP or DAU certifications or relevant program management certifications Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: • US Citizenship required; active TS/SCI required. Location: • PMAT office and NAVWAR Old Town complex, both located in San Diego, CA Travel: • Some travel, under 15%, may be required. Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development. PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. #CJ