Principle Project Engineer

The Avionics Test Engineering organization is looking for a motivated individual to be a Principle Project Engineer leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers (including systems mechanical electrical and software disciplines) developing complex engineering solutions. The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design development and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international. As a key member of the Avionics Test Engineering leadership team the Senior Project Engineering ensures the successful execution of test solution projects from inception through deployment to customers as well as longterm support. Typical test solutions include Optical Incircuit Test Boundary Scan as well as COTS components such as switch systems oscilloscopes digital multimeters power supplies and other related equipment coupled with custom software for performing Environmental Stress Screening as well as testing circuit card assemblies and toplevel products.

The ideal candidate will have an unwavering positive attitude be highly responsive in a fastpaced teamoriented environment and strive to perform highquality work proactively and efficiently. This person will consistently demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with all levels of the organization and will routinely go above and beyond expectations in performing their work. They will have strong project execution leadership and critical thinking skills. They will be passionate about performing data analysis for creating accurate bids and crafting attractive proposals.

This is a multifaceted role requiring versatility across a variety of tasks in a highly collaborative environment. The role requires working closely with engineers and leaders at various locations around the globe to ensure project success. Organizationally the role reports to an Engineering Manager in the Avionics Test Engineering organization.

Responsibilities:

Lead project technical execution and maintain performance metrics for decision making and continuous improvement purposes

Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed to commitments

Generate and maintain project schedules with understood dependencies deliveries and critical path

Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods for managing project budget (and schedule)

Ensure project meets quality expectations

Identify risks and opportunities and resolve them through proactive ownership

Prepare wellcrafted presentations reporting project status to leadership teams

Develop Engineering estimates and proposals for potential projects and gaining organizational buyin

Qualifications:

As a minimum candidates for this role must possess a STEM degree and have five years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have prior project leadership of multidiscipline engineering teams managing customer relationships and a Master of Engineering or Master of Business Administration.

Strong leadership traits and practices

Sound technical knowledge in at least one of the following engineering disciplines: systems mechanical electrical or software

Ability to establish and maintaining effective customer relationships

Outstanding oral written and formal presentation communication skills

Sharp critical thinking approaches

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively execute multiple active projects

Resiliency in the face of adversity

Proficiency with developing and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project

Comfortable managing projects with scope comprised of numerous intricate requirements

An acumen for Earned Value management

Experience with Risk and Opportunity management

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