Energy Systems Project Engineer

WORK LOCATION: Ann Arbor, Michigan

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $90,000 to $150,000 / year. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment. 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ABOUT EDGE

Edge is a recognized leader across uncrewed aircraft systems, power solutions, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions through leading-edge technologies. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence. Our expertise in these areas allows us to deliver advanced, reliable, and effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. At Edge, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment where creativity and technical prowess converge to solve some of the industry's most complex challenges.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Energy Systems Project Engineer to join our team. The Project Engineer is responsible for developing new power systems as well as improving and supporting our existing ones. The Project Engineer blends project management and engineering skills (in one or more power system related design fields). This enables them to coordinate the work of engineers and other disciplines (UAV Project Engineers at other sites, procurement, production, test, etc.), while delivering schedule and budget performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties. 

·     Convert business priorities into executable detailed plans, manage engineering projects, update schedules, interface with executive leadership and customers to provide  status and determine required plan updates, manage schedule and budget

·     Coordinate & leads engineering and cross-functional teams during investigations, design  activities, and delivery to production

·     Generates plans (schedules, budgets) and monitors progress and updates

·     Leads &/or coordinates SMEs in design reviews and other events, ensuring actions are known and completed

·     Observe and assist engineering and production teams in resolving issues

·     Provide regular status of projects to leadership

·     Work with Project Engineers in San Luis Obispo, CA and Huntsville, AL to align engineering resources based on business priorities

QUALIFICATIONS

·      B.S. in Engineering in a UAV related field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or similar)

·      5+ years' experience in design and project management of UAVs, consumer power electronics, or systems of similar complexity

·      2+ years' experience designing and releasing parts for fabrication or  production.

·      Strong people and communication skills

·      Experience building and executing schedules in Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar

·      Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)

·      Able to work cooperatively on a team

Preferred Qualifications:

·      Active project management certification (PMP or similar)

·      Experience with planning and scheduling for DOD projects, including Earned Value Management

·      Experience creating and working with an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

·      Experience with Gated design development (PDR, CDR)

·      Experience in 3D CAD, P