Project Engineer I - Power Systems
About The Position
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. This position is 70% management and 30% technical. The role involves daily work with the larger EPDS team on procurements and programmatics, establishing supplier relationships (batteries, solar arrays, and control electronics), and working with the team to prepare and manage hardware definition and interfaces. A solid hardware background is required. The position also requires extensive technical writing, including proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support, and description documents. The engineer will prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers. Maintaining a regular and predictable work schedule and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company are also key aspects of the role. Performing other duties as necessary is expected.
Requirements
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
- Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A solid understanding of all aspects of planning, scheduling, hardware specifications, and interface control.
- Proven expertise in subcontract management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Effective in multidisciplinary large-team work environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.
- Applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 3 years direct experience in spacecraft related Design or Test is preferred.
- Previous earned value management experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- EPDS cost account manager and project engineer.
- Work daily with the larger EPDS team on procurements and programmatics.
- Establish supplier relationships (batteries, solar arrays, and control electronics).
- Work with team to prepare and manage hardware definition and interfaces.
- Extensive technical writing (proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and description documents).
- Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
- Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- military leave
- bereavement leave
- any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
