Are you looking to use your engineering capabilities, project management and collective skills in your next position? We could use your expertise on our team! We are innovators on a mission to unify, explore and inspire. As a Project Engineer I, you'll implement an integrated plan for product development including coordinating activities throughout the product lifecycle from design concept phase to release. You will monitor the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with external customers or field-based employees on technical matters, as needed. You'll also review, manage, proactively challenge, and control status of project programs and budgets, manage schedules and prepare status reports, and guide and lead teams in achieving the goals of the program including issue identification, resolution and contingency planning.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

Lead, collaborate and influence quality and performance for program deliverables, accountable for factory integration, program performance, and unique program requirements flow down.Coordinate with Operations to ensure work instructions are developed and executed to ensure process repeatabilityCoordination with procurement to ensure component lead times and deliveries schedules are sufficient to ensure uninterrupted production workflowsPrepare and present information for periodic management reviews, summarizing production status and articulating any production issues Coordinate and develop operations requirements for all gate reviews and execute proposed strategies to ensure effective implementation in future production.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of studyTypically, 8+ years of progressive technical experienceKnowledge of engineering principles and practiceExperience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamBasic understanding of requirements management, system design, integration

Qualifications We Prefer:

Typically 2-4 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experienceExperience leading a multi-disciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customersFamiliarity with preparation and development of project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule managementPast history of leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternative Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions and test procedureDemonstrated experience including working in a manufacturing environment with complex systems integration within factories, multifaceted federal regulatory requirements, and/or military or defense manufacturing Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing from system integration through product delivery (DD250) Experience with manufacturing and production facility layout, design, and start upUnderstanding of lean manufacturing principles and applications to manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and management for production environments (materials and labor resources)Experience with continuous improvement tools and frameworks (Lean/Six Sigma)Demonstrated superior communications skills with the ability to explain complex technical material to company and customer leadership

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.