Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experienceExperience managing and leading engineering projectsExperience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimatingExcellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levelsAbility to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplinesAbility to work independently and autonomously and track tasks and issues to completionKnowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, environmental testing, and office softwarePreferred Qualifications: BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and twelve (12) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph. Reviewing and approving cost, schedule, or technical risk changes within the project; prepare decision packages to request budget, scope, or schedule changes from the program customer.