Saab, Inc.

defense and security

PrincipalProjectEngineer

$166–224k East Syracuse, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Principal Project Engineer at Saab, Inc.. Skills: program execution, technical leadership, customer relationship management, RF concepts. Lead technical development efforts. support evolution, sustainment, deployment”

What You'll Achieve.

successful fielding of mission-critical solutions; deliver innovative, reliable solutions

Industry & Context.

defense and security
Problems you'll solve

lead problem reports through a rigorous change management process; Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. DoD SECRET security clearance, Must be a U. S. citizen, government security investigation, eligibility requirements for access to classified information, pre-employment drug screen

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math or Science, 12+ years of experience, Demonstrated responsibility for program execution, leading teams in the aerospace and defense industry, Previously demonstrated customer relationship management, technical leadership management skills, cross functional experience, Demonstrated ability to interact and influence customer, key stakeholders (internal and external to the organization), Proven ability to lead problem reports through a rigorous change management process, understanding of mechanical, electrical and RF concepts, U. S. DoD SECRET security clearance

Nice to Have

Master's degree, Able to communicate and make presentations to senior leadership, Experience with product development and sustainment, Experience with management of software development, integration and test efforts, Experience with the Navy’s Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process, Familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, Demonstrated ability to conduct a formal Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Experience applying for, and working within, a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA), Experience leading radar systems development programs

What You'll Do.

Lead technical development efforts

drive product modernization

drive customer capability enhancements

drive successful fielding

shape product strategy

execute complex technical programs

manage technical execution for multiple programs

lead technical risk and opportunity management

Manage internal Saab investments

Collaborate across functional organizations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with engineering; work closely with program management; work closely with business development; work closely with executive leadership; Working with a team of program management and business development peers; Collaborate across the functional organizations within Saab

Communication Scope

interact and influence customer; communicate and make presentations to senior leadership

Process & Methodology

program execution, Manage the technical execution for multiple programs, within a schedule and budget, lead technical risk and opportunity management efforts

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