Project Engineer I - Space Communications
About The Position
We're seeking an independent, action-oriented project engineer to lead new business proposal cost and schedule projections/trades and to provide oversight to ensure our teams meet cost, schedule, and technical execution goals. In almost no time, you will be a key contributor to our missions! Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full potential. 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.
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 current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
- High level of leadership and management skills to set direction, create goals in alignment with business requirements and timelines, prioritize operational and project tasks, and enforce accountability.
- Excellent customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent critical thinking skills that result in effective decision making and priority setting.
- Drive for results and executional excellence.
- Team building skills with a player/coach mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Space hardware experience.
- Microwave, radio frequency, and/or optical telecom hardware experience.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and collaborate with program managers and systems engineers to accomplish mission objectives for telecommunications subsystems on space vehicles
- Provide subsystem-level control account execution oversight to multiple projects within civil and defense space portfolios
- Establish and maintain vendor relationships for communications subsystems, assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
- With technical and supply chain support, manage sub vendor performance to ensure the delivery of conforming hardware to be integrated as a communications subsystem.
- Support new business development/proposals by leveraging heritage cost and schedule information for similar applications, and leading trade efforts to consider new applications
- Technical and programmatic writing (Contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, status reports, analysis support and description documents).
- Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers regarding plans; subsystem design, development, risks, and opportunities; and status against established performance metrics.
- 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
- a 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
