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Project Manager

Fuse is seeking a hands-on, technically savvy Project Manager with an engineering background to lead the development and integration of advanced communications and networking technologies. This role involves managing DoD-focused projects that support tactical communications across USN, USAF, and USMC platforms—covering areas like tactical data links, LOS/BLOS radios, and IP crossbanding. Ideal candidates will bring strong technical leadership and a passion for delivering user-focused solutions that enhance operator capabilities. A background in the U.S. Air Force is strongly preferred.

What you’ll do

  • Lead the development of software, networking, and hardware solutions to improve IP-based tactical communications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams during Agile planning and design sessions.
  • Translate real-world operator needs into mission-aligned system designs that meet DoD requirements.
  • Track project performance using JIRA and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), ensuring alignment across tasks.
  • Identify and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle while maintaining accurate bi-weekly progress updates.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and labor allocations, ensuring alignment with contractual scope.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, business development, and identifying organic growth opportunities.
  • Define and manage evolving program scope in coordination with customer and technical teams.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for customer PMs and stakeholders, providing regular project updates.
  • Lead internal meetings, foster team accountability, and support cross-team process alignment.
  • Remove team blockers, support execution, and collaborate with the Chief Engineer on technical delivery.
  • Provide leadership-level communications and support briefings across cost, schedule, and performance.

Who You Are

You’re a driven technical leader with a strong foundation in engineering and a track record of delivering in both military and private-sector environments. You bring systems thinking, operational awareness, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-stakes projects.

We’re looking for someone with:

  • An undergraduate degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field
  • 2–7 years of experience in an engineering role, including leading cross-functional teams and engaging directly with customers
  • A hands-on background in designing, developing, and deploying complex technical systems
  • Experience guiding projects through full lifecycles—from requirements and system design to integration and test
  • Familiarity with DoD R&D processes and system development standards
  • An understanding of how to plan, execute, and validate requirements through test plans and system demonstrations
  • Comfort operating in Agile environments and modern software/hardware development workflows
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance

Nice to have:

  • 3–7 years of experience in the U.S. Air Force, ideally with exposure to or direct work in communications and networking

Travel: up to 20%

Salary Range: $114,000 - $140,000

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
    • Employee coverage is fully funded; a portion of dependents' coverage is funded as well
  • 11 paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Date of hire through second year: 10 days/year (accrued)
    • After two years: unlimited
  • 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Annual bonuses
  • Cell phone reimbursement: $100/month
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