Engineering Project Lead - Torpedo Programs

Bryant Staffing Solutions - Canonsburg, PA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Canonsburg, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Engineering Project Lead for Torpedo Programs is responsible for managing a team that delivers advanced Torpedo Guidance and Control systems for the U.S. Navy. This role requires strong leadership in technical, cost, and scheduling management, ensuring project goals are met while collaborating with senior engineering and program management teams. The position allows for some remote work, with a requirement of at least three days a week onsite in Canonsburg, PA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage technical performance, ensuring the integration, testing, and verification of project requirements.
• Provide leadership in resolving technical issues and ensuring project goals are met in terms of cost, scope, and schedule.
• Develop engineering plans, manage risks, and ensure adherence to standards and practices.
• Collaborate with senior engineering leadership to plan and execute project tasks, and ensure the team is appropriately staffed.
• Conduct engineering status reviews, provide feedback, and take decisive actions to address any performance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership background in system engineering, cost management, and technical oversight.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance upon hire (U.S. citizenship required).
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience in Navy systems, torpedo guidance/control, acoustic sensors, and secure technology is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in Department of Defense guidance and control systems (current and next generation).
• Proficiency in target detection, acquisition, and engagement processes.
• Familiarity with acoustic sensors, signal processing, cyber security, and high-reliability systems.
• Proven ability to take calculated risks to drive technical innovation.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, consensus-building, and navigating complex organizational structures.
• Ability to effectively lead geographically distributed teams.
• Clear communication of program risks and the ability to engage senior leadership for timely resolution.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Work from home
• 401(k) matching