Staff Project Engineer - Aerospace Industry

About the Role

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for the Technical Management of the Program, overseeing requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems-level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. The PE translates customer requirements into systems specifications, performs functional and timeline analysis, and ensures the logistical and systematic conversion of requirements into total system solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The PE acts as the liaison between the Program Management Office (PMO) and the engineering team, ensuring adherence to standard Engineering practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Engineering project plans for new product development or sustainment of existing projects.
• Perform requirements management using tools such as DOORS.
• Establish timelines, budgets/estimates, and secure support/buy-in from functional and senior management.
• Conceptualize, analyze, design, and oversee semi-complex systems-level architecture design.
• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring proper engineering discipline representation.
• Identify and resolve roadblocks and bottlenecks; develop recovery plans for off-schedule events.
• Communicate with Engineering resources to ensure task progression.
• Escalate engineering issues to appropriate management levels.
• Maintain action item lists and conduct project reviews.
• Represent project execution issues in stakeholder or customer discussions.
• Create procedures for systems engineering tasks.
• Assist with systems integration, verification, and validation tasks.
• Follow internal systems engineering procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of related Project Engineering Management and Systems Engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Project and associated applications.
• Experience with systems-level block diagram capture tools (e.g., Visio).
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or exposure is a plus.
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools (e.g., DOORS) is preferred.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with individuals, functions, senior management, and suppliers.
• Ability to motivate and facilitate individuals and teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize activities.
• Demonstrated leadership at a Program level.

Benefits

• 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) at most locations.
• Competitive compensation and 401(k) program.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and additional Life & AD&D options.
• Flexible Vacation & PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary benefits: Long-term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement for military retirees.

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.