Technical Project Management Subject Matter Expert

This position is located in Huntsville, AL 35801. This position is not eligible for remote work. Position Summary: The Technical Project Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a hybrid role combining deep technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring high-quality complex technology initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic business goals. The SME provides strategic leadership, technical oversight, and program execution for advanced radar, missile defense, and sensor system initiatives supporting U.S. Department of War (DOW) customers. This role combines deep technical expertise in range sensor design, integration, testing, and operations with proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing complex programs, and supporting senior government stakeholders. The position requires extensive experience across the full system lifecycle, from concept development and system integration through operational deployment and sustainment. Essential Job Functions: - Serve as the senior technical authority for radar, missile defense, and sensor system programs. - Serve as the subject matter authority and project lead for technology initiatives, bridging engineering, product, and business stakeholders. - Participate in regular coordination meetings with government representatives and government contractors. - Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in clear, actionable terms. - Establish and maintain project standards, processes, and quality controls. - Advise government sponsors, program managers, and executive leadership on technical risks and mitigation strategies - Report project progress to senior government and corporate executives. - Conduct post-project evaluations and identify improvement opportunities. - Mentor and/or aid in the professional development and coaching of current employees. - Provide performance evaluation input for team members. - Guide tasks and projects and answer team member questions. - Contribute to the development of company policies and procedures. - Contribute to policy, procedure, and process improvements in the technical area. - Support technology assessments and strategic planning for future range capabilities. - Participate in strategic planning sessions, technical reviews, and executive briefings. - Represent the organization in customer meetings, program reviews, and industry forums. - Provide technical guidance to support business development and capture activities. Required Qualifications: - Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. - 10 or more years of Radar and Missile Test Range Engineering experience including Sea-based and Gound-based Radar sensors. - 20 or more years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and technical programs. - Demonstrated technical depth and project management mastery in a DoW environment. - Strong understanding of radar technologies, electronic systems, communication networks, and defense architectures. - Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority. - Domestic and international test range experience. - Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills. - Exceptional communication and executive briefing skills. - Exceptional business knowledge and critical thinking skills. - Active U.S.Secret Security Clearance. - US Citizenship. Desired Qualifications: - 20 or more years of Radar and Missile Test Range Engineering experience including Sea-based and Gound-based Radar sensors. - Experience with phased-array radar systems, missile tracking systems, and sensor integration. - Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and remote operational sites. - Background in systems engineering, program management, and business development. - Experience supporti g classified programs and international operations. - Active U.S.Top-Secret Security Clearance. Minerva Defense reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all-encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minerva Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expres