Senior Project Engineering Manager Orlando FL

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Readiness Delivered. Kratos delivers immersive high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air ground maritime and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR) Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills improve decision-making and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineering Manager. The Senior Project Engineering Manager is responsible for establishing and overseeing technical processes and personnel in the development and testing of complex training systems and devices. This role manages and directs senior technical personnel in the design analysis and systems engineering of software electrical mechanical logistics and test. The role is responsible for understanding and communication of contract requirements and industry standards necessary for ensuring technical schedule and cost success of the program. Works with the Program Manager to establish compliant operational designs and serves as the cost account manager for engineering functions. Displays a sense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail providing clear guidance. Maintains personal and team accountability where team members are motivated productive focused and confident.

This role requires significant customer interface. The successful candidate is expected to ensure a professional work environment that fosters cooperation and synergy across all departments and KRATOS functional elements.

10 years engineering management of defense aerospace or industrial/military powerplant projects
Provided technical management for multiple capital projects of a last $10M
Proven leadership in requirements and technical baseline management to include managing to an established budget base line and IMS.
Interprets and understands contracts and requirements
Development of key Technical Management Metrics
Demonstrated success in engineering execution of large industrial or military projects in a model-based design architecture
Operational understanding of integrated systems and systems engineering
Experienced with the identification and assessment of risk within a formal risk management environment
Development of basis of estimates and schedules (MS Project preferred) supporting proposals and project execution
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with various teams to ensure project goals are met within deadlines and budgets
Experience developing agile parallel path plans across multiple teams while ensuring quality and technical support to less experienced engineers
Experienced in the use and interpretation of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T
Proficiency in the interpretation and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD Model Based Design (MBD) interface control documents requirements specifications and system models
Strong communication skills with high emphasis on continuous improvement highly collaborative communication within the project team to include ongoing updates on lessons learned to enhance efficiency
Experience using root cause analysis tools to collaborate to creatively solve complex scope and schedule issues
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices