Project Engineer / IPT Lead

Innova Solutions • Anaheim, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This position leads Columbia Development Programs within the MPS Engineering organization. The Project Engineer / IPT Lead directs multidisciplinary engineering teams through the proposal, design, development, and delivery of next-generation products. The role serves as a key decision-maker, leader, mentor, and motivator in a fast-paced environment. It is an onsite contract position in Anaheim, California, with a stated duration of 6–12 months and possible contract-to-hire conversion. Candidates must be eligible to work on a W-2 basis; 1099 and Corp-to-Corp arrangements are not considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science, with at least 6 years of relevant experience, including 1 year of leadership experience; or a graduate degree with at least 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of related experience.
• At least 4 years of experience developing, proposing, managing, implementing, and testing products and system solutions in power systems or related areas.
• Knowledge or experience in naval power or power conversion systems, military production products with complex electromechanical assemblies, or production product lifecycle management.
• At least 4 years of experience with temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration testing and certification.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience and direct participation in technical proposal development, cost estimation, and manpower planning.
• Previous Department of Defense engineering development experience.
• Experience with requirements analysis and definition.
• EVM/CAM experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• At least 2 years of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools.
• Experience leading software engineering projects.
• Must be eligible to work on a W-2 basis; 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements are not considered.

Nice To Haves

• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Technical master’s degree, such as MSEE, MSCS, or MSSE.
• Experience using Product Development Process methodologies and ISO 9001-compliant processes.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodology for hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key interface between Engineering and Program Management.
• Ensure program technical performance, cost, and schedule goals are met.
• Advise senior management and customers on advanced technical studies and applications.
• Identify and manage program technical risks.
• Establish schedule, resource, budget, and tool requirements for tasks.
• Ensure engineering processes are followed on projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in proposal, design, development, and delivery of products.
• Participate in technical proposal development, cost estimation, and manpower planning.

Benefits

• Medical and pharmacy coverage, based on eligibility.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accident and critical illness coverage.
• Prepaid legal and identity theft protection.
• Sick time and other paid leaves as required by law.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Referral bonus of $250–$1,000, subject to program guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior