Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Onsite)
About The Position
Development Operations (DO) Test Systems Engineering (TSE) is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to manage Special Test Equipment (STE) design projects in support of validation and production testing of jet engines and engine components. This position will be based in Jupiter, FL. The role involves leading multidiscipline DO teams through estimating processes, initiating design kick-offs, managing project scope, requirements, schedules, and budgets. The engineer will be responsible for tracking project progress, preparing EV status reports, ensuring timely completion of milestones, scheduling design reviews, managing STE procurement, and assessing/communicating project status and risks to management, customers, and stakeholders. Travel is up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM
- 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in a STEM with 5 years of engineering experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 (DoD Clearance: Secret)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience with Project Management toolsets (e.g., Agile, SAP, Primavera, or MS Project)
- Bachelor in Engineering
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, budgets, and schedules
- Knowledge of standard manufacturing methods
- Active Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
- Lead a multidiscipline DO team through an estimating process to provide a comprehensive plan when required to secure future work
- Initiate design kick off. Identify and align on project scope with stakeholders
- Manage design requirements and ensure gap closure by need dates
- Continuously monitor and track project schedule and Estimate at Completion (EAC) to ensure design and fabrication are within cost and schedule constraints
- Prepare and present EV status of all tasks that require EVMS
- Ensure timely completion of project milestones such as design reviews to meet schedule requirements.
- Schedule design reviews, ensuring that presentations are comprehensive, complete, and meet entrance and exit criteria
- Manage the procurement of STE. Periodically track fabrication at outside vendors to ensure on-time delivery
- Continually assess and communicate project status and risks to TSE management, customers, and key stakeholders
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
- annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
