Staff Project Engineer

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for the Technical Management of the Program along with the oversight of performing requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. The PE also performs functional and timeline analysis, detail trade studies, and requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Requirement analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, certification, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. The PE is responsible for ensuring the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. The PE is responsible for the planning and technical execution of the engineering content of an assigned project. The PE plans, schedules, and manages the Engineering content on projects for new product development along with sustaining and upgrade projects for existing products. New product development includes projects that are solely designed in-house as well as those that are co-developed using other Elbit Systems companies or external suppliers and contractors. The PE is the liaison between the Program Management Office (PMO) and the engineering team assigned to the project. The PE is responsible for performing the technical management activity in accordance with standard Engineering practices and policies.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop and maintain Engineering project plans on assigned programs in new product development or sustainment of existing projects.
• Perform requirements management using tools such as DOORS.
• Establish timelines, budgets/estimates, and secure support and buy-in from functional and senior management.
• Conceptualize, analyze, design, and oversee semi-complex systems-level architecture design.
• Lead teams and facilitate communication and interaction among functional representatives; develop cross-functional teams to ensure proper engineering discipline representation on assigned tasks.
• Perform requirements analysis and allocation.
• Identify roadblocks and bottlenecks to project execution and determine a course of action to eliminate or avoid them; develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated events.
• Communicate with engineering resources to ensure that assigned tasks are progressing at the required completion rate.
• Escalate engineering issues to the appropriate level of management when the engineering team cannot reach consensus.
• Maintain action item lists.
• Conduct project reviews as required and present detailed project status to senior management as needed.
• Represent project execution issues in stakeholder and customer discussions.
• Create procedures for carrying out various systems engineering tasks.
• Perform systems integration tasks.
• Assist with verification and validation activities.
• Follow internal systems engineering procedures for carrying out various systems engineering responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of related Project Engineering Management and Systems Engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering processes related to Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project and related applications.
• Experience using systems-level block diagram capture tools such as Visio.
• Experience with other related systems engineering tools.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or exposure is a plus.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or other similar relational databases.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with individuals, cross-functional teams, senior management, and suppliers.
• Ability to motivate individuals and facilitate team collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to distinguish between important and urgent priorities and effectively manage competing activities.
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities at the program level.

• This position is based in Merrimack, NH.
• Occasional travel is required.

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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