AEVEX
SrProjectEngineer
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“Sr Project Engineer at AEVEX. Skills: Project management, Systems Engineering, UAS development. Lead internal execution of Engineering Project deliverables. Develop and manage engineering project plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Driving outcomes; Achieving organizational goals
Industry & Context.
Structured problem solving; Root Cause analysis; Corrective Action; Analytical thinking; Risk assessment; Corrective/preventive action
Up to 25% travel, CONUS travel, OCONUS travel, Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Government Security Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, 10 years of relevant experience leading teams, Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Government Security Clearance
Nice to Have
Master's Degree in Engineering preferred, Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience preferred, Flight testing experience preferred, RC Aircraft or UAS experience preferred, JIRA task management experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead internal execution of Engineering Project deliverables
Develop and manage engineering project plans
Provide inputs to Business Development
Review contractual deliverables
Build plan to define NRE scope
Coordinate with Engineering team leads
Determine detailed project execution plans
Align plans to contractual objectives
Align plans to technical objectives
Define tasking and sequencing
Project resource allocation projections
Inform Program Management development
Support active management of project timelines
Support active management of deliverables
Provide program/project briefings
Provide status updates
Review and Approve Engineering Change Requests
Review and Approve internal design artifacts
Support product development
Support product sustainment
Align cross-discipline progress
Lead development of Design Reviews
Present Design Reviews
Lead structured problem solving
Develop robust Corrective Action
Implement robust Corrective Action
Perform other duties as assigned
Exhibit professional behavior
Embody AEVEX’s cultural values
Align daily actions with department goals
Align daily actions with company culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teamwork; Cross-discipline progress; Cross-functional agile teams
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Technical documentation; Present technical documentation; Present requirements; Present procedures; Program briefings; Status updates; Design Reviews; Executive summaries
Process & Methodology
Engineering project plans, Project execution plans, Integrated Master Schedule, Project timelines, Phase gate Design Reviews, Structured problem solving, Corrective Action, Systems Engineering processes, Requirements traceability, Verification analysis, JIRA task management, Project management
Full Job Description
Work Arrangement Onsite, up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS travel Job Overview The Sr Project Engineer will be expected to lead internal execution of Engineering Project deliverables for Unmanned Aerial System with a strong sense of ownership and a focus on driving outcomes. Essential Functions • Ability to develop and manage engineering project plans in support of Program Requirements: Provide inputs to Business Development in support of new business opportunities Review contractual deliverables and build plan to define NRE scope Coordinate with Engineering team leads to determine detailed project execution plans aligned to contractual and technical objectives, to include tasking and sequencing and resource allocation projections Inform Program Management development of Integrated Master Schedule Support active management of project timelines and deliverables using common tools, such as JIRA, Microsoft Project and Teams Provide program/project briefings and status updates to internal leadership and customer stakeholders • Execute Technical Authority as delegated by the Chief Engineer, to include: Review and Approval Engineering Change Requests through the Program Change Control Board Review and Approval of internal design artifacts to support all aspects of product for the full life cycle development and sustainment from concept to retirement of assigned UAS platform. • Chair IPT meetings to align cross-discipline progress and resolve blockers • Lead the development and presentation of standard phase gate Design Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, FDR) in accordance with company policies • Ability to lead structured (8D) problem solving to determine Root Cause and develop/implement robust Corrective Action • Perform other duties as assigned. Standard Essential Functions Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]. Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positive
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