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We are a technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.\nAbout this role:\nDo you thrive in innovative, design-driven environments with a high level of both accountability and trust? Are you passionate about delivering elegant hardware solutions with the right amount of engineering rigor? Are you seeking a technical role where you can take initiative? If so - we want to hear from you!\nFuse is looking for a Program Manager to lead various Department of Defense customers in the development, integration and demonstration of advanced communications and networking technologies onto airborne platforms - driving long term growth for these business areas. This role will oversee and manage all aspects of project execution and provide strategic guidance through all phases of development while ensuring that warfighter needs and requirements are integrated into our solutions. Our work focuses on DoD network and tactical communications providing a variety of communications abilities to TACAIR USN, USAF, and USMC platforms including tactical data links, line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight radios, and crossbanding of IP data. This engineering-minded Program Manager must be passionate about enhancing operator capabilities with user-focused communication, network, and software systems with a solid foundation in project management fundamentals.\nWarfighter-focused design and development is at the heart of Fuse processes. Throughout Fuse development our experienced team applies the best practices of commercial design-thinking, coupled to the DoD systems engineering framework. The combination of commercially proven design with rigorous systems engineering gives Fuse the ability to rapidly design, develop and field solutions well inside of typical military design cycles. Fuse rapidly innovates, putting creative concepts into action and refining those concepts through hands-on testing, user evaluation, and iterations.\nWhat you’ll do:\nCreate and maintain strong working relationships with partners, customers, and industry stakeholders to expand our various airborne platform Business Areas\nDeliver innovative software, network, and hardware solutions to the that enhance network and IP-based communications\nEnsure cost, schedule, and technical requirements are met for all responsible projects\nWork alongside engineering teams to optimize exchange of key metrics and resolve road blocks\nIncorporate real-world operators into our development process in order to understand needs and requirements from an end-user point of view\nProvide input for strategic growth of the portfolio through project planning and proposals \nInsert focus on fixed wing tactics and C2 integration into our system demonstration and experimentation \nEnsure system development environment and system attributes align with DoD security requirements\nParticipate in demonstration planning with customers, engineering teams, and overarching experiment managers\nExecute technical demonstrations\nOversee critical system integration and field events meet system objectives and customer expectations\nRequirements\nWe are looking for:\nIdeal candidates will have experience in technical leadership and early product development including requirements development, system design, system integration and test for complex technical systems.\nBachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field of study or Bachelor’s degree with related experience in an engineering field\n8 -12 years of hands-on experience in designing, development and implementing technical systems \nExperience managing various projects and leading teams in the engineering development, testing and deployment of complex systems\nExperience with DoD R&D process and life cycle management\nOperational or developmental background with airborne platforms and systems \nProficiency with MS Project, Jira, or similar PM tools, and exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM).\nExcellent organizational, communication, presenting, and decision-making skills.\nU.S. citizen\nCurrent US SECRET Clearance\nMust be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas.\nNice to have:\nManagement Degree, MBA, or similar certification (such as PMP)\nExperience leading development of software based systems\nUnderstanding of networking and network troubleshooting\nExperience with military airworthiness certification\nMore About Fuse:\nFounded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. 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