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Vertex Aerospace Sr. Project Engineer II in Indianapolis, Indiana
Description
V2X Aerospace Solutions is growing! We are looking to grow our staff with a collaborative and highly skilled Sr. Project Lead Engineer; we hire innovative thinkers wishing to work with emerging technologies on tactical defense solutions recognized around the world.
The Sr. Project Lead Engineer will join our Project Engineering department in Indianapolis, IN, leading the development and production of various ground and air-based systems. The Sr. Project Lead Engineer will support all phases of the development process working with capture engineers to develop technical solutions and architectures, working with systems engineers to develop requirements, and leading a multi-discipline development team to model, design, develop, and test new products. The Sr. Project Lead Engineer will be working in a fast-paced environment providing technical leadership to help resolve production issues or post-delivery failures. The Sr. Project Lead Engineer develops project plans, maintains project schedules and drives the team to a solution that meets requirements and cost targets.
Required Skills:
Proven experience effectively leading cross functional product development teams to successful completion regarding schedule, cost, scope, customer satisfaction, and risk management. Special focus on ability to work in fast-paced environment with schedule being the primary objective.
Ability to understand and support different discipline and functional area processes and requirements in support of overall team goals.
Lead and develop proposals. This includes coordinating and assembling engineering estimates, writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and leading and writing proposal volumes.
Create and maintain project plans. This includes leading and coordinating project tailoring. Coordinating the development of spend plans, staffing plans, and the project schedule. Coordinates the development of the program organizational chart and assigns roles and responsibilities. Coordinates risk and opportunity management plans and meetings. Ensures required plans based of project tailoring are completed such as the Systems Engineering Management (SEMP) plan.
Conduct project reviews. Lead and conduct the project kick off as well as coordinating and leading customer and internal reviews and meetings. Effectively presents program cost, schedule and measurement data to business leadership and customers and gives recommendations for project direction.
Monitor and measure performance of the project. This includes developing and recording Key Performance Measures (KPIs), performing cost and schedule measurement, reviewing and updating spend plans and staffing profiles, coordinating the development of Estimates at Complete (EAC), and working with functional management to acquire, rotate, and reduce staff.
Lead the technical project team. Ensures all disciplines on the program execute within the established program budget and schedule. Is a strong advocate of company, business and functional procedures and tools on all programs and enforces strict compliance to the project tailored process baseline. Has demonstrated problem solving skills, mentors and develops talent within the project team. Helps to coordinate the creation of the project backlog, write user stories, and manage releases.
Coordinate business functions for project success. This includes being the primary project interface with supporting business functions such as supply chain, logistics, finance, manufacturing, and contracts. Working with the functions to ensure tasks are appropriately assigned and accounted for. Supporting the product road map to meet business objectives and goals. Works to translate business goals and end user needs into product strategies.
Participate in Program Reviews. Support the program manager in the development and presentation of program reviews with business leadership.
Minimum eight (8) years of related experience required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance and US Citizenship required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and Windows.
Proficient with Microsoft Project and scheduling practices
Desired Skills:
Broad based technical background with the ability to lead multi-disciplined technical teams.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Team building and relationship skills necessary to facilitate team performance.
Strong decision-making skills in support of team objectives utilizing inputs from all areas but still progressing in a timely manner.
Ability to strategize the development of complex mechanical or electronic system architectures.
Technical leadership capabilities, includes the ability to lead the resolution of tough technical challenges.
Proposal development experience
Ability to build teams with diverse skill sets, acting at highest level of their discipline.
Ability to maintain high performance in a highly dynamic, team-based environment.
Ability to manage the development of systems for commercial and defense applications.
Ability to assimilate inputs from multiple sources and derive design and operational requirements.
Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
Familiarity with Department of Defense (DOD) product development including new electronic systems, radars, or aircraft systems.
Familiarity with sustainment of DOD Systems – including Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Materials Status (DMSMS) (obsolescence) and reverse engineering.
Familiarity with weapon systems – specifically bomb racks, launchers, and pylons.
Manufacturing engineering experience
Advanced degree in engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline or related field.