Sr. Project Engineer
Core
Ensure technical compliance and engineering execution performance over the full product lifecycle for precision motion control technology in aerospace/defense.
Role type
Senior IC project engineer (aerospace/defense)
Builds
Precision motion control systems (electro-mechanical, thermal batteries, controllers, thrusters, attitude control systems)
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Earned value management (EVM), critical path analysis, risk/scope/change management, product cost vs. price analysis, full-lifecycle development leadership, customer interface and requirement steering, systems thinking, NPI planning and execution, technical acumen for complex engineering/operations/supply chain issues
Preferred skills
Electro-mechanical systems expertise, thermal batteries, controllers, test equipment, thrusters, attitude control systems, Master's degree in Engineering
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Support the full lifecycle of the program ensuring development programs are well-positioned for execution; Provide technical direction to customers navigating ambiguous requirements; Ensure technical solutions are integrated into business objectives and technology roadmaps; Prioritize cross-functional collaboration for New Product Introduction (NPI); Deliver on technical, scope, budget, and schedule commitments; Reduce potential for product quality issues; Support the proposals process including cost estimates and technical volume; Provide technical perspective on business decisions with long-term financial impact; Maintain awareness of technology roadmaps to align with future customer needs; Drive resolutions to complex issues involving engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and customer considerations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities