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.

Requirements

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 - $150,000

Benefits

• 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