Technical Project Lead

Torrance, CA
Full Time
COO
Experienced
Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace and defense markets.  We design, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge, ruggedized military products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.

We’re seeking a Technical Project Lead to join our growing organization to lead challenging avionics development efforts for DoD applications.  As Technical Project Lead, you will have ownership for successful project completion including delegation of tasks to a multi-disciplinary team of electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software engineers as well as close coordination with the customer technical and programmatic team. Your role will cover both technical and managerial duties with expectations that you closely monitor and review the output from the technical team as well as that you manage the large number of document deliverables that are required for the development of safety-critical electronics. These activities cover what would be performed by large aerospace primes, but as a small business Intellisense requires that they be achieved with a mindset of pragmatism and simplification in order to provide lower cost and great agility without compromising quality.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership, Design & Development
  • Lead an engineering team in new product development to meet customer requirements and company objectives.
  • Manage all customer deliverables including documents, artifacts, and presentations required for SFR, SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.
  • Oversee design, analysis, and testing, ensuring compliance with MIL standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, 461, 704) and meeting ruggedization, EMI/EMC, and power requirements.
  • Manage the development of high-quality documentation packages, including management and execution of peer reviews, and formal release.
  • Guide hardware/software integration and acceptance testing, providing oversight and feedback on deliverables.
  • Engage in hands-on design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving as needed in areas of expertise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Mentorship & Project Support
  • Set expectations and offer exemplary work product examples to achieve the best work product from the engineering team.
  • Collaborate with tech leads, program managers, and principal investigators on task assignments, budget allocation, and project planning.
  • Provide technical insight, planning, and progress updates to stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved.

Requirements:

Technical Skills
  • BS from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  • 10+ years of experience in the Engineering or Project Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense electronics, mission systems, or related high-reliability domains.
  • Strong hands-on experience in designing and troubleshooting electronic, electromechanical, and/or software systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems engineering skills.

People & Communication Skills
  • Collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to customers, program managers, and technical teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Expect:
  • The ability to innovate, transition a prototype technology into a new product, and to be rewarded.
  • The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact.
  • Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful.

Pay Range: $150,000-$240,000 (Base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience)

Benefits:
  • 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
  • 10 paid holidays 
  • 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
  • Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum grade)
  • 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. Intellisense hosts the research and development of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. As such, we are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at (310) 320-1827 or by email at [email protected]

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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