About This Role
This Principal Project Engineer role involves leading the planning and coordination of project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with the program's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). It suits a professional who can drive technical execution and integrate complex systems to achieve technical objectives within the aerospace and defense industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project plans: Lead the planning and coordination of project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with the program's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Drive technical execution: Oversee the successful implementation of project activities, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget
- Integrate complex systems: Ensure seamless integration of program and product components, fostering collaboration across teams to deliver cohesive solutions
- Achieve technical objectives: Set and accomplish key technical milestones, driving innovation and meeting program goals
- Lead trade studies: Conduct and manage trade studies to evaluate and optimize design, performance, and cost-effectiveness
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations, with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience. In the absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
- Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance with SCI eligibility is required prior to the start date
- 8+ years of demonstrated Project Engineering experience with a proven track record
- Experience effectively communicating and presenting with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team
- Strong organization, coordination, planning, and teaming skills, with excellent oral and written communication abilities
- Demonstrated success working in team or matrixed environments
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice to have:
- Proficiency in Project Management Tools: Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms for scheduling, task management, and tracking project progress
- Agile Methodology Expertise: Strong understanding and application of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, for iterative development and team collaboration
- Risk Management: Skilled in identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success
- Requirements Management: Experience in decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle
