Senior Project Engineer

Trident Systems Inc • Concord, VA

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About The Position

At Trident Systems, we believe that strong engineering principles are fundamental to driving innovation and solving complex problems. We promote a culture characterized by rigorous engineering practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is achieved by leveraging our organization's collective expertise through collaborative development processes, which include thorough design and peer reviews. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in aerospace electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies. We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related technical field) and 6 years of related experience, OR 4 years of related experience with a Master’s degree
• Experience with PCB design, hardware bring-up, and electronics manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and project lifecycle management
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD)
• 4+ years of experience in embedded systems development
• 2+ years of experience in project engineering or project management

Nice To Haves

• PMP or PE certification
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• Experience delivering space qualified products

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines
• Provide technical support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders and senior management
• Ensure process and quality compliance through the development lifecycle
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project success
• Be a servant-leader to the team, removing blockers and fostering collaboration
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Monitor KPIs and adjust plans to meet performance targets
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization
• Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including automatic company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)
• Potential annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees