Principal Project Engineer
About The Position
Saab, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Project Engineer to support the evolution, sustainment, and deployment of advanced Naval solid-state transmitter systems. As a Principal Project Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader driving product modernization, customer capability enhancements, and successful fielding of mission-critical solutions for U.S. Navy and defense customers. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with engineering, program management, business development, and executive leadership to shape product strategy, execute complex technical programs, and deliver innovative, reliable solutions in support of national defense missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math or Science.
- 12+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated responsibility for program execution, leading teams in the aerospace and defense industry.
- Previously demonstrated customer relationship management and technical leadership management skills with cross functional experience.
- Demonstrated ability to interact and influence customer, key stakeholders (internal and external to the organization).
- Proven ability to lead problem reports through a rigorous change management process.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and RF concepts.
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree strongly preferred.
- Able to communicate and make presentations to senior leadership within the company and customer communities.
- Experience with product development and sustainment.
- Experience with management of software development, integration and test efforts.
- Experience with the Navy’s Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process.
- Familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct a formal Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
- Experience applying for, and working within, a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA).
- Experience leading radar systems development programs is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical development efforts associated with new product functionality, product enhancements, obsolescence mitigation, and cybersecurity patching
- Working with a team of program management and business development peers to identify new opportunities and generate winning proposals
- Manage the technical execution for multiple programs, within a schedule and budget while leading the technical risk and opportunity management efforts
- Manage internal Saab investments that align to the specific product line development.
- Collaborate across the functional organizations within Saab in the U.S.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
