Principal Engineering Project Lead

Job Summary

Mercury Systems’ Integrated Processing Solutions Business Unit is driving the next generation of sensor and mission-processing solutions for critical ground and airborne platforms — and we’re looking for a Principal Engineering Project Lead to help shape what comes next. In this highly impactful role, you will lead multiple cross-functional development programs from concept through delivery, guiding teams as they innovate, build, and upgrade mission-critical products. As a Senior Technical Project Leader, you’ll own schedule, scope, and budget while navigating complex engineering challenges and ensuring on-time, high-quality execution. You’ll have direct visibility with senior leadership, the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, and the ability to elevate how we operate by improving processes, tools, and development best practices. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a measurable impact, drive excellence across teams, and help shape the future of secure processing solutions, this is the role for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary liaison between the engineering project team and other stakeholders (ie. Marketing, Sales, Operations, Program Management, Product Management, Technical Support, and Senior Management)Accountable for the success of assigned projects (within budget, on schedule and meeting customer expectations)
• Interact with stakeholders to understand the business needs, communicate project status and develop relationships to ensure satisfaction while minimizing project risk
• Develop project plans, risk mitigation plans, tasks, budget, deliverables, dependencies and resource requirements to ensure on time delivery
• Oversee project deliverables, intervening when necessary to adjust priorities, move aggressively toward resolution of key delivery and customer issues, optimize for product line quality, timeliness and flexibility
• Work directly with Senior Management and functional managers to resolve resource and organizational conflicts
• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factor

Required Qualifications

• A BS degree in a related discipline and typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience
• Relevant Project Management experience in new hardware/software product development, including defense, aerospace, or other domains
• Familiarity with scheduling, tracking and risk management techniques and tools
• Microsoft Project or similar project management software experience
• Knowledgeable in all phases of the product development life cycle from requirements through design, implementation and integration, and manufacturing release
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements across an organization
• An active DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong team building, interpersonal and personnel development skills
• Comfortable working among ambiguity and a changing and growing environment
• Proactive and taking initiative
• Atlassian Jira and Confluence a plus experience
• System and subsystem integration a plus

Location

This position is hybrid and candidate can work out of our Hudson, NH or Andover, MA locations.

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade

Salary Range for this position $87,100.00 - $182,900.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees $97,600.00 - $204,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA $102,800.00 - $215,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ, Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including: the role and related responsibilities; prior work experience; education, training, skills and certifications; internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles; geographic location; and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions); health, life and disability insurance; company-paid holidays and time off; 401(k) retirement plan; discounted employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; and access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse. Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Pay

Salary Range for this position $87,100.00 - $182,900.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees $97,600.00 - $204,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA $102,800.00 - $215,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ, Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including: the role and related responsibilities; prior work experience; education, training, skills and certifications; internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles; geographic location; and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions); health, life and disability insurance; company-paid holidays and time off; 401(k) retirement plan; discounted employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; and access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse. Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Schedule

This position is hybrid and candidate can work out of our Hudson, NH or Andover, MA locations.

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions); health, life and disability insurance; company-paid holidays and time off; 401(k) retirement plan; discounted employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; and access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse. Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

About Mercury Systems

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the number below. (978) 256-1300