Sr Project Engineer - Air Defense
About The Position
The Senior Project Engineer will lead complex engineering projects from inception through completion, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery. The role provides strategic direction, advanced technical guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, while interfacing with senior leadership and external stakeholders to drive project success. It requires extensive technical expertise, advanced project management skills, and significant industry experience. The position is within the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, which integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, testing, certification, ground and flight training, and logistics support. Occasional travel to customer or field locations may be required. Work is primarily in an office or hybrid environment, with possible visits to potentially hazardous project sites. The role involves prolonged computer use and occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- At least 12 years of experience in engineering roles, including at least 4 years in a leadership role; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary design and development team.
- Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
Nice To Haves
- 6–8 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
- Master's degree.
- Experience leading a multidisciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customers.
- Familiarity with preparing and developing project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management.
- History of leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures.
- Experience or certification in an International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standard.
- Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects aligned with business goals.
- Provide advanced technical guidance and problem-solving support to project teams.
- Communicate project status and address concerns with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and resolve project issues.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
- Identify process optimization opportunities and lead initiatives to improve project efficiency and effectiveness.
Benefits
- Annual incentive pay based on performance and commensurate with position level.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
