Project Engineer(PE) / Technical Project Manager (TPM) (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2024-06-07

2024-06-07

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HNY31 : Binghamton, NY 31 Lewis Rd , Binghamton, NY, 13905-1022 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

Onsite

Join an innovative team dedicated to developing advanced systems and software for US Department of Defense training systems.

We specialize in simulation modeling, DevSecOps, and Live, Virtual, Constructive enablers.

The Simulation & Training Solutions (STS) Defense Systems Engineering department is looking for a dynamic Technical Project Manager (TPM) / Project Engineer (PE) to lead a talented team of engineers in Binghamton, NY .

As the PE, you will be the central engineering contact for development projects, providing technical leadership and project management in alignment with directives from the Value Stream Leader (VSL), Program Manager (PM), Engineering Leadership, and our customers.

Primary Responsibilities :

Engineering Information Data hub (Single point of contact for VSL / PM, Ops, Configuration Management (CM), Security, etc) for assigned program

Multi-disciplinary engineering team leader for systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and quality

Customer’s Technical Interface

Responsible to guide engineering development in accordance with the Collins Management Systems, Engineering Process, requirements, budget, and schedule

Develops and monitors project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid-size projects and suggests appropriate adjustments to ensure adherence to the established project plan, schedule, and budget.

Works with group managers to ensure that the project is appropriately staffed.

Identifies resource issues and works with group management to resolve, escalating to department management if needed.

Supports Technical Risk and Opportunity mitigation tasks

Pursues cost saving opportunities and risk mitigation to maximize project profitability.

Records and documents delay, changes in scope, and any other incidents that impact the scope of work or schedule to ensure smooth project operations.

Conducts meetings, consolidates, and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s).

Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications.

Leads engineering bid efforts.

Develops small to midsize product plans and budgets, performs critical analysis, pursues all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability, and monitors project performance.

Identifies and reacts to project problems and recommends solutions.

Provides input to Gate Review material, Project Management Reviews, and EAC Reviews

Qualifications you must have :

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws / regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Active and transferable Department of Defense (DOD) U.S. government issued Secret level security clearance is required prior to start date.

Technical, leadership and organizational skills

Technical project leadership / management experience.

Software development background and the ability to show understanding of software development concepts such as Modular Open System Approach (MOSA), Object Oriented Design, Multi-threaded coding, etc.

Experience with performing bid and pursuit efforts.

Experience leading teams.

Qualifications we prefer :

Candidate must be well organized and able to communicate effectively with engineering team, leadership and customers.

Familiarity with systems engineering processes and requirements and design capture tools including ALM, JIRA, and Subversion is desirable.

Software / Systems development experience would be preferred.

Experience in supporting pursuit activities, including bids and proposals is also desired.

Experience in simulation of avionics systems development, verification / validation, and interfaces would be beneficial.

Experience in Earned Value analysis and has experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be.

Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions.

By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.