Weapon System Integration (WSI) Chief Engineer - Senior Project Engineer

Vectrus (V2X) • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

V2X is looking for a Weapon System Integration (WSI) Chief Engineer - Senior Project Engineer to join our team! V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. With 120 years of successful mission support, we enhance security, streamline logistics, and improve readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company, supported by 16,000 employees, collaborates closely with clients, both domestic and international, to solve complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. The Chief Engineer will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, leading with vision and inspiring the team to surpass program objectives. This role demands a strong engineering development background and close collaboration across internal teams and Department of Defense (DoD) service areas, including the United States Army (USA), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and United States Navy (USN).

Requirements

• Experience with internal engineering processes and managing projects.
• Project Engineer or Manager experience.
• Strong technical background with project leadership experience.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience in tracking and optimizing cost and schedule performance.
• Production and manufacturing support experience.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Proven track record of delivering successful engineering projects.
• Eight (8) or more years of successful Department of Defense (DoD) program management or Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership.
• Experience with DoD Internal Research and Development (IRAD), Customer Research and Development (CRAD), Technical Demonstration (TD), System Development and Demonstration (SDD) or Engineering, Manufacturing, & Development (EMD) Programs.
• Experience in DoD Production, Depot, Refurbishment, or Repair type programs.
• Expertise with weapon systems, special mission military platforms, architectures, capabilities, customers, and/or missions.
• Leadership experience on aerospace/defense programs, particularly for large prime contractors as a subcontractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support technical and cost estimation efforts for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Configuration Management (CM) activities.
• Oversee engineering studies and participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with customers and subcontractors.
• Support the Risk and Opportunity Board for programs and represent Engineering on Failure Review Boards (FRBs).
• Advocate for the end-user perspective and act as the Voice of the Customer.
• Serve as the 'Face of V2X' to senior technical customers for programs.
• Leverage the core production support team to quickly resolve production floor issues.
• Escalate issues and risks appropriately within the Program Office, WSI Chief Engineer, and Engineering management.
• Chair internal technical reviews (e.g., Production Readiness Reviews [PRRs], FRBs, Consent to Ship [CTS] Reviews).
• Represent Engineering on Material Review Boards.
• Lead technical collaboration with internal and external customers to pursue new production and repair opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to contractual and internal technical/production processes.
• Guide technical solution development with emphasis on transition to production activities.
• Chair and provide technical direction to the Engineering Review Board (ERB) and support the Configuration Control Board (CCB) as the technical chair.
• Align program efforts WSI area product/technology strategies by actively collaborating with the WSI Chief Engineer.
• Work with Mission Assurance/Quality teams to resolve factory or vendor non-conformance issues.
• Support the Program Office in monthly program reviews.
• Oversee staff forecasting for programs.
• Mentor and support team members as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees