Senior Project Engineer

Trident Systems•Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our dynamic team building embedded systems and space electronics. The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects from conception to completion. This role bridges the gap between technical engineering and project management, ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints.

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

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 company match)
Tuition reimbursement
Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)