Project Engineer

About the role

The Army Launched Effects (LE) Product Office develops and fields cutting-edge Launched Effects systems to enhance lethality, survivability, and situational awareness for Soldiers. We are a dynamic team dedicated to rapid innovation and delivering transformative capabilities to the warfighter.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead multi-disciplined project teams to execute program goals specifically focused on OWA UAS lethality.
• Provide technical leadership in the development, qualification, and integration of warheads, ESADs, and associated kinetic components.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and performance for technical activities, including specialized live-fire and explosive test schedules.
• Provide technical leadership in the development of acquisition plans, scopes of work, performance work statements, and contract requirements packages (CRP) for energetic payloads and fuzing systems.
• Investigate and resolve technical discrepancies in weapons systems, identify root causes, and lead the team to implement corrective actions ensuring compliance with rigorous safety standards.
• Identify technical and safety risks associated with lethal payloads and lead a team to develop effective mitigation solutions.
• Prepare written reports and briefings, formally presenting technical and programmatic information regarding warhead and ESAD development to senior management, program managers, and safety review boards.
• Collaborate with other government agencies (e.g., energetics and fuzing labs) to ensure seamless integration and communication of payload integration, modification, and upgrade issues.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including explosive test reports, engineering change orders, and weapon safety-related acquisition documents.
• Support the build and testing of rapid prototypes to validate lethal design concepts and terminal effects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related field).
• 5+ Years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the identification of technical risks and leading a team to develop solutions, particularly within energetics, fuzing, or kinetic weapons systems.
• Experience in performing Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership on defense acquisitions programs.
• Strong experience preparing written reports and briefings and formally presenting to senior management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Average U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications

• Desired: A Top Secret Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
• Experience specifically with One-Way Attack (OWA) UAS, loitering munitions, or missile systems development and fielding.
• Direct experience managing the development and qualification of warheads and Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESAD).
• Familiarity with Joint Services Weapon Safety Review processes (e.g., Fuze and Munition safety boards, MIL-STD-1316).
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
• Experience and understanding of System of Systems Engineering processes and their application to weapons integration.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes, especially with rapid prototyping and fielding initiatives (e.g., Other Transaction Authority (OTA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)).
• Familiarity with DoD specifications and standards pertaining to explosive safety and environmental testing (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-2105).

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate safety, engineering, risk, and technical information in discussions, documents, and briefings.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, staff, contractors, vendors, government personnel, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple technical tasks.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and logical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate system-level technical information and recommend practical safety solutions.
• Ability to support rapid innovation while maintaining disciplined system safety practices.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Initiative and willingness to support a rapidly evolving Launched Effects, UAS, safety, engineering, and acquisition environment.

Benefits

Regular i3 hours are 800 a.m. - 500 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Regular and punctual attendance is required.