Principal Project Engineer

V2X Current Openings•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Join our Project Engineering Department as Principal Project Engineer (Technical Staff Position) and play a pivotal role in delivering readiness to the US warfighter by rapidly upgrading air, ground, and sea-based platforms with integrated hardware and software solutions that enhance capabilities, ensuring timely and relevant operational superiority. As the highest technical authority in project engineering, you will define department-wide strategies, drive technical innovation, ensure cross-disciplinary engineering excellence, and foster organizational success. In this role, you will also lead efforts to develop management systems, mentor engineers, solve complex technical challenges, influence front-end business activities, and work on high-impact technical projects that shape the future of engineering at V2X. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead complex, multi-disciplinary technical projects in mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering. Define department-wide strategies, policies, and agile transformation initiatives to enhance collaboration and processes. Represent the company in industry forums, technical committees, and executive discussions. Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, learning, and innovation. Technical Expertise & Integration Implement advanced decision-making tools like trade studies, cost-benefit analyses, and problem-solving frameworks. Oversee cross-disciplinary integration across engineering domains. Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and enterprise-wide technical compliance. Risk & Quality Management Drive proactive risk management strategies to mitigate uncertainties in engineering. Ensure enterprise compliance with standards like IEEE 15288, PMI PMBOK, ISO 9001, and AS9100. Operational Contributions Conduct Independent Technical Reviews to ensure project alignment with organizational standards. Establish best practices for cost modeling, resource forecasting, and proposal development. Optimize engineering staffing plans and workload distribution across the organization. Solve complex technical challenges while contributing to business development initiatives. ISO/IEC/IEEE Standards: Expertise in IEEE 15288, focusing on project planning, assessment, and risk management. Proficiency in IEEE 24748-1, including life cycle model adaptations and enabling system transitions. Knowledge of IEEE 24748-8, ensuring technical review rigor across life cycle phases.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
15+ years of experience in engineering or project management, with a strong background in managing complex technical projects.
Comprehensive expertise in IEEE 15288, PMI PMBOK, ISO 9001, and AS9100.
Advanced proficiency in tools such as Azure, Jira, Windchill, and GitHub.
Broad technical knowledge spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering disciplines.
Strategic vision and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to mentor engineers and influence organizational success.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, multi-disciplinary technical projects in mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering.
Define department-wide strategies, policies, and agile transformation initiatives to enhance collaboration and processes.
Represent the company in industry forums, technical committees, and executive discussions.
Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, learning, and innovation.
Implement advanced decision-making tools like trade studies, cost-benefit analyses, and problem-solving frameworks.
Oversee cross-disciplinary integration across engineering domains.
Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and enterprise-wide technical compliance.
Drive proactive risk management strategies to mitigate uncertainties in engineering.
Ensure enterprise compliance with standards like IEEE 15288, PMI PMBOK, ISO 9001, and AS9100.
Conduct Independent Technical Reviews to ensure project alignment with organizational standards.
Establish best practices for cost modeling, resource forecasting, and proposal development.
Optimize engineering staffing plans and workload distribution across the organization.
Solve complex technical challenges while contributing to business development initiatives.