Principal Project Engineer - Simulation & Training Solutions (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-12-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Join our team and be a part of developing cutting-edge simulation systems and products for the US Department of Defense. The Simulation & Training Solutions (STS) Defense Systems Engineering department is looking for a Technical Project Manager (TPM) /Project Engineer (PE) to lead a team of engineers in the design and development of new and exciting training systems. As the single point of contact for engineering on a development project, the PE will be responsible for technical leadership and project management within the guidelines set by the Value Stream Leader VSL)/Program Manager (PM) and Customer. This position includes bid and pursuit support and provides the opportunity to serve as the lead on pursuit activities.

The TPM/PE role is intended for one of our DoD programs. The role will include leading the development and execution of modifications to the baseline system. Apply now to be a part of this exciting opportunity!

This position is located onsite at our Binghamton, NY location. May be eligible for relocation. 

What you will do:

• 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 engineering 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 Management and mitigation tasks.

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

• Records and documents change 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

• Provides input to leadership reviews (Gate Review) material, Project Management Reviews, and EAC Reviews

• This position may require occasional travel both domestically and internationally.

Education and experience:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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

Skills you must have:

• Must have a Hardware systems development background and the ability to show understanding of typical assembly Product Architecture, Bill of Materials, Part Selection, Life Cycle Cost, etc.

• Must have experience with performing bid and pursuit efforts.

• Must be able to show experience in leading a team.

• Must have the ability to create and leverage powerful networks to get the job done.

Skills we value:

• Well organized and able to communicate effectively with engineering team, leadership, and customers.

• Experience with developing Hardware Device solutions

• Experience designing for in Additive Manufacturing and Model Based Definition approach to documentation would be a plus.

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

• Engineering Development experience would be preferred.

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

• Experience in avionics simulation systems development, verificatio