Project Engineer Lead

Role: Lead Project Engineer supporting complex system integration on airborne platforms.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, executing, and coordinating program activities throughout the lifecycle
• Developing and managing project plans, schedules, budgets, and technical baselines
• Ensuring compliance with technical, cost, and schedule requirements
• Leading cross-functional teams to resolve design and integration challenges
• Reviewing and approving engineering deliverables and design changes
• Driving resolution of engineering issues and conducting design reviews
• Interacting with customers and senior leadership at all program phases
• Tracking performance metrics, cost, and schedule variances, and providing status updates
• Supporting bid/proposal efforts, including bid tools and technical responses

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 9 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with 7 years
• Or 13 years of experience without a degree
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship
• Experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget
• Knowledge of engineering processes, policies, and bid/proposal development
• Expertise in aeronautical, software/hardware, or systems engineering roles
• Leadership experience such as Task or IPT Leadership is preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to travel as needed

Key attributes: Strong leadership, technical expertise, program management skills, and clear communication to ensure successful program delivery.