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Lead Project Engineer

West Melbourne, FL, usFull-time$79k–$113k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Technical execution leader for customer-facing Train Handling software projects, translating requirements into executable plans and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Project Engineer (Rail/Transportation Software)

Builds

Train Handling software solutions for railroads worldwide

Domain

Rail transportation, industrial automation, safety-critical embedded software

Required skills

Project leadership, technical execution, cross-functional team management, software development lifecycle knowledge, systems engineering processes, risk management, stakeholder engagement, project planning tools (ELM, Jira, MS Project, Azure DevOps), AI-enabled tools for productivity

Preferred skills

AI tool integration, systems integration, software validation, global team management, PMP/Agile/Scrum Master certification, Master's degree

Technologies

ELM, Jira, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, AI tools

Responsibilities

Lead planning and delivery of software projects from concept to deployment; manage project scope, schedule, and risks; provide technical leadership and mentoring; coordinate cross-functional activities; serve as engineering point of contact for customers; establish project metrics and reporting; facilitate technical decision-making and resolve execution challenges.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities