Fuse Integration
Project Manager - Aerospace & Defense Demonstrations & Experiments
Fuse Integration, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Project Manager - Aerospace & Defense Demonstrations & Experiments
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Fuse Integration provided pay range This range is provided by Fuse Integration. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $98,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Who we are Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments. We are a Technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.
Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game‑changing results.
About this role The Project Manager - Demonstrations & Experiments is responsible for the technical and logistical execution of live, integrated events that showcase advanced communications systems for our DoD and industry partners. This includes everything from planning and design through deployment and on‑site execution. You'll work alongside talented engineers and program leads to plan, coordinate, and execute demonstrations involving pLEO SATCOM, HF/VHF/UHF and tactical radios, antennas, power systems, network infrastructure, and mission software. You'll translate objectives into executable plans, assemble the right team, and lead the charge from concept to field success—all while managing the approvals, logistics, and coordination that make complex demos work flawlessly.
What you'll do Plan and Execute Complex Demonstrations
Lead the end-to-end execution of technical demonstrations and field experiments
Coordinate equipment, travel, personnel, and site logistics to ensure smooth, on-time delivery
Oversee setup, integration, and test of communication systems in operational environments
Drive Technical Coordination
Work with engineering teams to integrate diverse systems including pLEO SATCOM terminals, HF/VHF/UHF and tactical radios, antennas, routers, power supplies, and software‑defined network components
Translate customer and internal requirements into actionable system and test plans
Manage Approvals and Compliance
Coordinate key pre-mission approvals including:
Spectrum (TFA)
Cyber (IATT)
Datalink/Timeslot (QTTR)
Partner with government sponsors and operational test authorities to ensure compliance
Lead Teams and Align Resources
Assemble and manage engineering teams of varying size and scope
Balance personnel, equipment, budgets, and schedules across multiple concurrent efforts
Serve as the connective tissue between project stakeholders, leadership, and external partners
Deliver Mission-Ready Results
Maintain accountability for performance, schedule, and cost
Ensure every demonstration advances Fuse's mission of delivering connected warfighter capability—safely, securely, and on time
Provide input for tactical scenarios and Fuse design reference missions
Understand and translate operational needs into system requirements
Support Warfighter Workshops and requirements generation
Work closely with Project Managers and Engineering teams to translate operational needs into technical requirements and designs
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Tactical Data Links, communications systems plans, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, tactical waveforms, link planning and allocation, Information Exchange Requirements (IERs), and spectrum requirements
Attend planning conferences and warfighter community events
Support planning factors and timelines for fleet demonstrations and exercises
Coordinate frequency allocation and participation for IP and other data nodes
Interface with fleet operational users and institutions
Gather and present planning considerations related to operational laydowns and relevance to system development
Travel of 6-8 weeks per year to support planning conferences and demonstrations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience managing complex technical projects, ideally in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications
Working knowledge of communications systems such as SATCOM, tactical radios, and IP-based networks
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage logistics, schedules, and field operations
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and leadership teams
Eligibility to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
Willingness to travel up to 50%, including field demonstrations and experiments
Nice to have
Experience supporting DoD or defense-industry demonstrations, flight tests, or field exercises
Familiarity with DoD approval processes (TFA, IATT, QTTR, etc.)
PMP or DAU project management certification
Background in RF systems integration, network engineering, or C4ISR systems
Who You Are
Mission-driven: You care deeply about delivering solutions that make a difference for the warfighter
Technically curious: You don't need to be an expert in every system—but you ask the right questions and connect the dots
Execution-focused: You thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments and know how to turn a plan into reality
Collaborative leader: You build trust, empower others, and know when to lead from the front or support from behind
More about Fuse Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking. Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results. We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative environment. We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.
U.S. Citizenship is a requirement
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
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fuse Integration by 2x
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Fuse Integration provided pay range This range is provided by Fuse Integration. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $98,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Who we are Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments. We are a Technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.
Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game‑changing results.
About this role The Project Manager - Demonstrations & Experiments is responsible for the technical and logistical execution of live, integrated events that showcase advanced communications systems for our DoD and industry partners. This includes everything from planning and design through deployment and on‑site execution. You'll work alongside talented engineers and program leads to plan, coordinate, and execute demonstrations involving pLEO SATCOM, HF/VHF/UHF and tactical radios, antennas, power systems, network infrastructure, and mission software. You'll translate objectives into executable plans, assemble the right team, and lead the charge from concept to field success—all while managing the approvals, logistics, and coordination that make complex demos work flawlessly.
What you'll do Plan and Execute Complex Demonstrations
Lead the end-to-end execution of technical demonstrations and field experiments
Coordinate equipment, travel, personnel, and site logistics to ensure smooth, on-time delivery
Oversee setup, integration, and test of communication systems in operational environments
Drive Technical Coordination
Work with engineering teams to integrate diverse systems including pLEO SATCOM terminals, HF/VHF/UHF and tactical radios, antennas, routers, power supplies, and software‑defined network components
Translate customer and internal requirements into actionable system and test plans
Manage Approvals and Compliance
Coordinate key pre-mission approvals including:
Spectrum (TFA)
Cyber (IATT)
Datalink/Timeslot (QTTR)
Partner with government sponsors and operational test authorities to ensure compliance
Lead Teams and Align Resources
Assemble and manage engineering teams of varying size and scope
Balance personnel, equipment, budgets, and schedules across multiple concurrent efforts
Serve as the connective tissue between project stakeholders, leadership, and external partners
Deliver Mission-Ready Results
Maintain accountability for performance, schedule, and cost
Ensure every demonstration advances Fuse's mission of delivering connected warfighter capability—safely, securely, and on time
Provide input for tactical scenarios and Fuse design reference missions
Understand and translate operational needs into system requirements
Support Warfighter Workshops and requirements generation
Work closely with Project Managers and Engineering teams to translate operational needs into technical requirements and designs
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Tactical Data Links, communications systems plans, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, tactical waveforms, link planning and allocation, Information Exchange Requirements (IERs), and spectrum requirements
Attend planning conferences and warfighter community events
Support planning factors and timelines for fleet demonstrations and exercises
Coordinate frequency allocation and participation for IP and other data nodes
Interface with fleet operational users and institutions
Gather and present planning considerations related to operational laydowns and relevance to system development
Travel of 6-8 weeks per year to support planning conferences and demonstrations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience managing complex technical projects, ideally in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications
Working knowledge of communications systems such as SATCOM, tactical radios, and IP-based networks
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage logistics, schedules, and field operations
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and leadership teams
Eligibility to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
Willingness to travel up to 50%, including field demonstrations and experiments
Nice to have
Experience supporting DoD or defense-industry demonstrations, flight tests, or field exercises
Familiarity with DoD approval processes (TFA, IATT, QTTR, etc.)
PMP or DAU project management certification
Background in RF systems integration, network engineering, or C4ISR systems
Who You Are
Mission-driven: You care deeply about delivering solutions that make a difference for the warfighter
Technically curious: You don't need to be an expert in every system—but you ask the right questions and connect the dots
Execution-focused: You thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments and know how to turn a plan into reality
Collaborative leader: You build trust, empower others, and know when to lead from the front or support from behind
More about Fuse Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking. Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results. We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative environment. We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.
U.S. Citizenship is a requirement
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
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fuse Integration by 2x
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