Project Engineer I - Mechanical
About The Position
The Project Engineer I leads a cross-functional team in meeting cost, schedule, and technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle, from concept through hardware delivery. The role supports one or more subsystems: Spacecraft Structures, Payload Structures, Mechanisms, Antennas, or Mechanical Ground Support Equipment. It is part of the Engineering, Science and Analysis Strategic Capabilities Unit, whose collaborative teams deliver technologies for customer missions. The engineer develops and manages cost baselines and schedules, monitors performance, explains cost variances, and guides the team toward commitments and milestones. The role also guides technical discussions, promotes collaboration, makes risk-based decisions, and identifies and mitigates project risks and opportunities. The position requires a regular, predictable schedule and effective working relationships across the department and business and capabilities units. This is an on-site role requiring in-person work five days each normally scheduled week at the primary work location. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may be required. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment; occasional production-floor work may require protective equipment, and access to other facilities may involve various weather conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus at least 6 years of related experience. A higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience per degree level; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
- Current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including setting team direction and driving accountability to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals.
- System-level thinking skills to manage multiple projects, integrate technical requirements, and drive success across projects.
- Excellent critical-thinking, decision-making, prioritization, communication, and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
- Experience across a range of subsystems.
- Experience ramping a program from prototype through full-rate production.
- Subcontract management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead a cross-functional team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements through the project lifecycle, from concept through hardware delivery, for one or more specified mechanical subsystems.
- Develop baseline cost estimates, manage cost performance, update cost estimates, explain variances, and guide the team in meeting cost commitments.
- Develop baseline schedules, manage schedule performance, update schedule forecasts, and guide the team in meeting milestones.
- Guide technical discussions, promote technical collaboration, and make risk-based decisions to help meet technical requirements.
- Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
- Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
