Senior Project Engineer (Active Clearance Required)

General Job Summary

In support of the technical vision of the product line, the Senior Project Engineer provides technical planning and leadership for assigned project(s) through the design, development and implementation activities from product definition and planning through production to release and end of life. For assigned project(s), the Senior Project Engineer is: the design authority; the external and internal customer technical representative; responsible for defining the technical approach, resource requirements and execution of project/program tasks, with a focus on the coordination of internal engineering activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Has technical design authority for assigned projects within the technical vision and roadmap of the product line as defined by the overarching design authority
• Learns and understands all technical contractual requirements and how they are allocated across the program Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure, if IPTs are applicable
• Coordinates with internal and external customers as necessary
• Maintains a system-level perspective on the project and facilitates communication across the team to eliminate conflict and maximize efficiency
• Ensures deliverables that are prepared to satisfy program requirements are technically compliant with applicable requirements, delivered on time, and meet cost objectives
• Works with IPT Leads (IPTL) and functional management to obtain necessary resources to support the resource requirements
• Coordinates the review, presentation and release of designs, drawings, analysis, and other documentation to support requirements
• Coordinates with the Program Manager (PM) and functional management to discuss program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks
• Acting as or working closely with the Control Account Manager (CAM) or Project Engineer, monitors, and coordinates status reporting of IPT activities against the program plan: technical scope, cost and schedule
• Keeps the overarching design authority informed of task accomplishments, issues, solutions, and status
• Escalates issues which cannot be resolved at the IPT level and works with the Chief Engineer and Program Manager to determine and implement a resolution
• Provides guidance to the engineering team based on management direction

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong project management skills including resource estimates for engineering effort requirements (hours) and timing (schedule)
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing tasks and resources for multiple projects and / or elements on a complex program
• Strong technical knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems and related support systems
• Strong understanding and experience with engineering fundamentals and best practices
• Strong presentation preparation and delivery skills with audiences such as Subcontractors, Prime and Government
• Strong communication and relationship skills with Senior Leadership, Program Management, Customers, and engineering team members
• Knowledge of finance, accounting and earned value management practices and procedures
• Proficiency with MS Office products, including MS Project for Integrated Master Schedule development and review
• Ability to think analytically to produce accurate analysis/rationale and use good judgment to conduct assigned responsibilities accurately and effectively
• Ability to estimate manpower requirements to meet project objectives
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Ability to travel occasionally and sometimes with short notice
• Flexibility to handle changing requirements and prioritize in a dynamic environment

Education and Experience

• Minimum 15 years relevant experience with Engineering, Systems, Integration, Test, Software, and/or Engineering Project Leadership, preferably within the aerospace or aviation industries, or minimum 8 years with Master’s degree
• This position requires an active Secret Clearance with reinvestigation within the last five years