Project Engineer

Position Summary

The Project Engineer (PE) manages all technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects. The PE leads a multi-disciplinary engineering team and collaborates with Program Managers, functional groups, other departments, customers, and subcontractors / vendors to ensure project completion while fulfilling customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high-performance team focused on defined engineering practices with clear objectives and responsibilities.
• Contribute technical expertise to new business development and proposals, particularly in the creation of successful designs, cost estimates, and technical write-ups.

Occasionally, may lead proposal efforts.

• Direct and coordinate engineering activities on small- and large-scale programs within a diverse, matrixed organization from requirements gathering to final acceptance.
• Review and make decisions on technical specifications, designs, test plans, milestones, and objectives.
• Ensure project goals are met on time, safely, and in compliance with established requirements.
• Present or review during technical and program reviews.
• Oversee the overall program technical design, hardware / software integration, and hardware / software release processes.
• Identify and solve technical project problems by reallocating resources or modifying contractual specifications as necessary.
• Communicate schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and time limitations to the project team and other stakeholders.
• Implement corrective actions for all Hardware / Software Integration issues.
• Provide engineering support during the manufacturing phase of a program or when issues arise to ensure timely project completion.
• Ensure the final product matches system / subsystem specifications, meets contractual requirements, and all functional areas are technically compliant for each assigned project.
• Act as the program’s primary technical representative during in-plant and on-site customer acceptance, requiring some extended travel periods.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned projects and / or tasks.
• Attend relevant third-party stakeholder meetings and events as necessary. Requirements
• At least seven (7) years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years in developing complex hardware / software systems.
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience as a Project Engineer in the maritime simulator industry (Preferred).
• Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams.
• Ability to work with customers and product managers to identify needs and translate them into technical requirements, particularly for government customers.
• Strong background in software development (Preferred).
• Experience with the design, development, integration, and testing of simulators (Preferred).
• Familiarity with flight simulation industry standards and regulatory requirements (Preferred). Additional Required Skills and Abilities
• Capable of effectively leading teams in a matrix environment, sharing functional resources across programs.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to tailor communication style and messaging to various audiences.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are appropriately managed.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of formal software development practices, including software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.
• Proficiency in common business software (Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint). Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or a closely related technical discipline) from an accredited college or university.
30+ days ago