Project Engineer III

Innoflight LLC•San Diego, CA

18d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer III, you will spearhead the development of space-capable products from concept through delivery, serving as the primary technical point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders. Working within a multidisciplinary team of Software, Hardware, Mechanical, FPGA, and Systems Engineers, you will provide technical leadership, drive system development, and coordinate engineering efforts to ensure successful program execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5 or more years of relevant work experience.
Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects from conception through completion.
Extensive experience with embedded systems development, debugging, and integration.
Demonstrated expertise in software system architecture and design.
Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and low-level device drivers.
Experience with Linux development environments and related software components.
Proven ability to evaluate system performance trade-offs involving hardware, software, and FPGA design decisions.
Solid understanding of networking and communication protocols.
Ability to effectively address sensitive inquiries and complaints.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering efforts, coordinate technical teams, and drive projects from concept through production.
Embedded Systems Development: Extensive experience developing, integrating, debugging, and optimizing embedded systems in complex technical environments.
System Architecture and Design: Strong background in software architecture, system design, and evaluating performance tradeoffs across hardware, software, and FPGA implementations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines and with customers.

Responsibilities

Leads Technical Program Execution: Collaborates with Project Managers and Engineering Managers to define engineering scope, priorities, and technical objectives across all phases of a program.
Drives System Architecture and Development: Leads the architecture, requirements definition, design, development, testing, and production of real-time embedded systems for aerospace and defense applications.
Defines and Manages Requirements: Works closely with engineering teams to capture, refine, and document derived requirements that support system functionality and customer needs.
Provides Technical Leadership: Serves as the technical authority throughout the product lifecycle, guiding engineering teams through complex technical challenges and critical design decisions.
Manages Technical Risk: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates technical risks throughout development, ensuring issues are addressed proactively to maintain program success.
Supports Technical Deliverables: Guides engineering teams in the development, review, and delivery of contractually required technical documentation and program artifacts.
Collaborates on Verification Activities: Partners with Systems Engineering to define verification strategies, develop test cases, and ensure requirements are fully validated.
Advances Product Innovation: Drives the development of new products and enhancements to existing systems, helping Innoflight maintain a competitive technological advantage.
Contributes Hands-On Engineering Expertise: Designs, codes, tests, integrates, and documents software and system-level solutions to support project objectives.
Ensures Engineering Process Compliance: Maintains adherence to software development standards, configuration management practices, and release processes in accordance with Innoflight procedures.