Project Manager - Radiation Effects Testing

Company Information: 

Radiation Test Solutions (RTS) provides radiation effects testing on electronics in support of large and small aerospace companies and device manufacturers. We are a smaller, rapidly growing company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Summary:

This job function will require coordinating multiple projects within our organization. The primary function will be responsible for overseeing project quoting, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful delivery and alignment with strategic goals. This team member will work closely with other Project Managers and leadership within the team along with subject matter experts across the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full project lifecycle including project quoting, scheduling, execution, and completion.  Ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with management, engineers, and stakeholders.  Provide regular project status updates, manage expectations, and facilitate clear communication to ensure alignment of project goals.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively and monitor project progress against milestones.
• Operational Efficiency: Implement and refine project workflows and processes to improve efficiency and minimize delays. Identify and proactively address potential project risks and issues.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.) or an Associate’s degree with relevant professional experience.

Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a technical or project-based environment.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with information management systems or similar data management software.
• Basic understanding of technical testing procedures and concepts.
• Working knowledge of Good Practices (GP) and ISO quality standards.

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to risk management.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in a office-based setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift objects up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

ITAR

“U.S. Persons” Only:  A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position.  A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States.  This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.