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Project Manager
Trinzic
Lexington Park, MD
KBR is seeking a Project Manager for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18 and EA-18G Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program in Lexington Park, MD. In this role, you will provide…
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Engineering Project Manager, Sensors
Lyntris
Mullica Hill, NJ · Falls Church, VA · Bloomington, IN · Panama City Beach, FL
The Engineering Project Manager, Sensors leads day-to-day execution of assigned engineering projects or defined work packages within the Sensors portfolio. The role supports…
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Project Engineer
V2X
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Role Overview: V2X is hiring a Project Engineer to serve as the Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) within our Weapon System Integration (WSI) Team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This leadership…
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Serco USA
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First Line Project Management Manager
The Boeing Company
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Acoustic Programs (AP) is a dynamic business within BDS Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) focused on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments…
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Program Manager II
Astrion
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Astrion has an exciting new opportunity for a Program Manager, Journeyman position supporting the Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton,…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) to join its team. This position is in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman…
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Project Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Troy, AL · Troy
…and Production Variability Test (PVT) Teams. Our teams drive weapon system repairs, modifications, and program initiatives for fielded platforms and subassemblies and performs PVT on…
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General Engineer
Missile Defense Agency
Dahlgren, VA · Fort Belvoir, VA
- $102,415 to $158,322 USD / year
Experience in system-level integration for complex weapon systems.
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Supvy Detention & Deportation Officer-DFOD(Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL)(Term Appointment)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
New Orleans, LA · New York, NY · Detroit, MI · Boston, MA · Buffalo, NY · Philadelphia, PA · Newark, NJ · El Paso, TX · Harlingen, TX · Houston, TX · San Antonio, TX · Dallas, TX · Fort Snelling, MN · Phoenix, AZ · Washington, DC · Chantilly, VA · San Francisco, CA · Denver, CO · Seattle, WA · Chicago, IL · Los Angeles, CA · Miami, FL · Salt Lake City, UT · San Diego, CA · Atlanta, GA
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Support the FOD in managing the law enforcement activities of the program through subordinate supervisors who supervise enforcement and non-enforcement employees involved in performing such…
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Program Manager
Astrion
Bedford / Hanscom AFB, MA
- $115,000 to $130,000 USD / year
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to directly support the Air Force Intranet (AFINC) Weapon System program, which is within the C3I and Infrastructure Division…
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AIM-9X Production Program Manager
RTX Corporation
tucson, AZ
…at Raytheon and one of the most successfully combat proven weapon systems ever. An optimal candidate will have experience in team building, building customer relationships, program recovery…
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Manager Contract Administration 1
Northrop Grumman
Plymouth · Rocket Center
Northrop Grumman’s Weapon Systems Division, Missile Products Business Unit, Fuze and Warhead Operating Unit (OU) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager, Contract Administration 1 to…
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Engineering Manager (Systems Engineering/ System Integration)
BAE Systems
Rockville, MD
BAE Systems is seeking an Engineering Manager to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The ideal candidate will be someone who can lead a team of…
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Director, Business Development - Air & Strike Warfare
Zone 5 Technologies
Arlington, VA · Fort Walton Beach, FL · San Luis Obispo, CA
…(OPNAV) N98 (Air Warfare) and N96 (Surface Warfare), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and PEO Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)) and its Program Manager, Air (PMA) offices…
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Chenega Corporation
Huntsville, AL
Assist program manager in all acquisition actions to get contractors on contract, coordinate to obtain all required Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assess overall…
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C3BM Principal Systems Analyst
Venturi
Huntsville, AL
Assist program manager in all acquisition actions to get contractors on contract, coordinate to obtain all required Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assess overall…
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Security Officer - TPA - FT
ADC LTD NM
Tampa, FL · Clearwater, FL · East Tampa, FL
…Safety Incidents and Activities to the Site Supervisor, Facility Manager, ATR, FAA COR, ADC Area Manager, and ADC Program Manager as defined and described in the Facility Post…
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Project Manager
KBR Wyle Services, LLC
Lexington Park, MD
KBR is seeking a Project Manager for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18 and EA-18G Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program in Lexington Park, MD. In this role, you will provide…
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Software Engineer
PeopleTec, Inc.
HUNTSVILLE, AL
…capable of spearheading the design and integration of software systems in support of DoD weapon systems. The candidate will work with the Product Manager, other developers, and engineers to…
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Manager Contract Administration 1
DS - MP - ABL - Rocket Center
United States
Northrop Grumman’s Weapon Systems Division, Missile Products Business Unit, Fuze and Warhead Operating Unit (OU) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager, Contract Administration 1 to…
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Director, Business Development, Defense Munitions, DZMG
Day & Zimmermann
Remote, United States
Transition awarded work to program and execution teams by communicating commitments, assumptions, risks, pricing and capture context, and customer expectations. Manage the Business…
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Senior Systems Engineer (Sentinel Future Capabilities Requirements)
Systems Planning and Analysis
Ogden, UT
The Senior Systems Engineer supports the Program Manager in the execution of program duties. The role provides highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex hardware/software…
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Electro-Optical Engineer
NLIGHT Inc
Longmont, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
Electro-Optical (EO) Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the engine of execution. We expect EO Engineers to not only problem-solve and align systems during a system integration…
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Program Manager
NLIGHT Inc
Longmont, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The Program Manager will oversee program scope,…

NLIGHT Inc

Program Manager

Longmont, CO, United States

$31,533 USD / year

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Pay: $31,533 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Description Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: 5+ years of experience managing DoD programs Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, B usiness Administration, or Project Management. Compensation: $120,000-$180,000 depending upon education and experience. Who We Are nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification - to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The Program Manager will oversee program scope, cost, schedule, performance, and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with DoD policies, contractual requirements, and organizational standards. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and experience working within DoD acquisition frameworks. The candidate will be responsible for successful execution and programmatic tracking support for High Energy Laser (HEL) Weapon Systems and/or HEL Beam Control Systems (BCS). Work with Program Technical Leads to develop and manage program plans, resource allocation, schedule, budget, risk definition and tracking, and track execution against program plans and metrics. Provide regular written and verbal reports to peers and management. Implement appropriate business and operations systems in support of program execution needs. The Program Manager must be expert at working with MSOffice based tools (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Word) to support budget management, bill of materials management, cost tracking and controls, and schedule management and controls. Work with Program Technical Leads, engineering teams, and accounting and supply chain to document and report task progress and set goals and objectives. Support configuration management through the system design, development, integration, and test phases. Responsible for supporting the development and integration of artifacts for formal DoD acquisition design reviews (Status Reports, CoDR, SRR, PDR, IBR, etc.). The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, DoD Program Management experience, and is strong at mentorship, teaching, and has experience with agile software development principles and processes.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at:https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/.Please review this information before applying.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact with DoD customers, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
Lead program planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performance tracking.
Manage program teams across engineering, logistics, security, and support functions.
Develop program documentation (e.g., Program Management Plans, risk registers, decision briefs).
Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and earned value management (EVM) metrics as required.
Prepare and present program status reports, milestones, and reviews (e.g., IPTs, PMRs).
Identify, mitigate, and manage program risks, issues, and opportunities.
Oversee subcontractor performance and contract modifications.
Actively manage technical teams to ensure efficient and rapid execution of complex systems

Required Experience / Capability:

5+ years of experience managing DoD programs
Demonstrated experience working with DoD customers and acquisition processes.
Proven ability to manage complex programs with cross-functional teams.
Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.
Experience with risk management and issue resolution.
Proficiency with program management tools (MS Project, Jira, EVM tools, etc.).
Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under pressure.
Superior problem-solving ability and ability to absorb information from multiple sources to reach a solution.
Develop and maintain documentation in support of formal DoD acquisition design reviews (i.e. CoDR, SRR, PDR, IBR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
Technical Presentation and Report Writing Skills (i.e. good technical writing skills are critical)
Vendor management experience.

Additional Desired Experience / Capability

Master's degree (MBA, MS Systems Engineering, or related field).
Experience in functional and performance requirements allocation and tracking.
Experience in System Engineering tools: Model-based Systems Engineering tools.
Experience with High Energy Laser systems.
Experience with electro-optical systems including acquisition, pointing, and tracking and/or Adaptive Optical (AO) Systems.
Configuration Management for laser and electro-optical systems, in particular for high power applications.

Benefits Summary:

4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
11 paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [emailprotected] .

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanying temporary supplement. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or Hr@nlight.net. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/67D3422AC411479D.

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