Engineering Project Manager

Overview

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval / maritime, and public safety and security domains.

In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies;

SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; air traffic management navigation, surveillance, and simulation; and data protection solutions.

Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions such as combat management systems;

naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare to address U.S. requirements.

We currently have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for an Engineering Project Manager . This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

The Engineering Project Manager provides Technical Oversight and Project monitoring on design activities and ensures Projects remain on track.

The candidate will work as a member of design teams that includes Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Field Service.

Top Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9 / 80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional engineering development teams throughout the product life cycle to design and develop new products and transition to full production.
• Represent engineering across product lines as a key stakeholder.
• Work with Program, Product Line and Engineering Management on schedule, resource loading and prioritizing assignments.
• Responsible for the monitoring, control, reporting, and success of the development of assigned projects, including achieving technical performance, development budget and schedule, and recurring cost requirements.
• Lead and support bid and proposal efforts, including preparing cost estimates and generating material used in formal responses.
• Manage and mitigate technical risks throughout the project.
• Provide technical leadership to Engineering project teams.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required
• Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field - MS preferred. MBA and / or PMP are a plus.
• 6 - 8 years of experience with design of products intended for manufacture.
• Technical background and competence in design and development of complex electronic products requiring a mix of hardware and software
• Experience designing military dismounted and / or mounted (handheld, man-portable, vehicle mounted, etc) communication products is a plus
• Experience in planning and managing technical projects that include engineering development teams, bid teams and other relevant personnel is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive, self-driven and highly motivated.
• Communications Industry (Military or Commercial) related experience is a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with employees in all departments and functions.
• Computer proficiency required and familiarity with Microsoft Project.
• Travel requirements up to 20%.
• Familiar with Atlassian tools are a plus.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.
30+ days ago