Pacific Defense

Program Manager

• Manage advanced R&D and prototyping programs for Military and Government customers, particularly military comms and battle management
• Oversee programs involving RF, DSP, Digital, Embedded SW, PCB manufacturing, board assembly and test, mechanics, software, FPGA, DSP, and systems engineering and test
• Lead aggressive schedules, assess schedule and technical risks, and deliver programs on time
• Guide engineering teams’ priorities and be hands-on with day-to-day activities
• Manage cost, budgets, and Profit and Loss (P&L) objectives
• Serve as primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution
• Provide leadership to program engineering teams and resolve conflicts
• Coordinate with management on contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
• Develop and implement plans and schedules; allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services
• Report program status and forecasts to senior management and customer
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate engineering risk throughout program lifecycle
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules occur
• Ensure contract conduct follows appropriate regulations and company policies (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulations)
• Assure timely closeout of completed programs and proper program documentation
• Coordinate efforts to support mission and cross-business strategy and objectives
• Lead proposals and development of RFPs and RFIs
• Work closely with engineering teams to drive issues to closure

Full-stack Engineer

• Design, configure, and manage enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, VoIP, and secure wireless)
• Develop and debug embedded software for networking devices, potentially including firmware development
• Analyze network traffic and performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Contribute to the development of system architectures and design specifications
• Implement and maintain precision time protocols (PTP/NTP) for accurate time synchronization across systems
• Implement and maintain network security measures including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and encryption technologies
• Support and optimize network performance through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Investigate and resolve complex software defects and performance issues
• Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies (e.g., RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53)
• Collaborate with system engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program managers to integrate networking solutions into defense systems
• Provide technical documentation, network diagrams, and configuration standards
• Support the setup and maintenance of both classified and unclassified networks
• Participate in network modernization projects, technology refresh initiatives, and system migrations

Software Engineer, Networking and Time Synchronization

Software Engineer

• Support engineering development, troubleshooting, production support, and maintaining complex instrumentation to ensure reliability, configuration control, and specifications
• Use schematics, blueprints or sketches and verbal and written instructions to assemble, rework, or re-assemble units
• Hand solder components onto PCBs and perform rework (including 0201 size parts)
• Perform surface mount, fine pitch and through hole soldering
• Install connectors, substrates, components and modules in complex microwave assemblies, often utilizing paste and sheet epoxies
• Attach wires to load cell tabs by following schematics or wiring diagrams
• Write or modify a board level test procedure with guidance from design engineer
• Collect and organize RF characterization and test data, follow test procedures and instructions for completion of assigned tasks
• Clearly communicate status using established collaboration tools and coordinate across departments
• Follow standardized procedures and work with precision using miniaturized tools
• Organize information, job tasks, and manage time for efficient and "best value" performance

Engineering Technician

Business Development Rep

• Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidate must meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance.
• Location: Remote, Greater Washington D.C. area
• Pacific Defense develops advanced electronics systems for the U.S. Government, international and commercial customers. Specializing in Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions for C5ISR/Electronic Warfare missions we deliver modular, rapidly reconfigurable systems in a fraction of the time of traditional contractors. Our expertise spans EW, SIGINT, Radar, and Communications, and Command and Control combined with a go-fast execution model leveraging Open Standards like SOSA, CMOSS, and MORA. With facilities across the country and a diverse team, we drive innovation in signal processing, algorithm development, cognitive systems, and systems integration. Join us to advance your career and tackle national defense challenges.
• Who are we looking for? Pacific Defense is seeking strong, enthusiastic candidates for the position of Senior Manager, Business Development to join our team. In this role, you will work with a small team of highly motivated professionals to transition cutting-edge MOSA products and technologies to real-world programs and systems. Your work will help bridge the Pacific Defense core team to new customers, markets, and missions across the Science & Technology (S&T) community. You’ll help Pacific Defense deliver world-class open architecture solutions for research and development programs to address the Government’s most challenging problems.