Job#: 2036779
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our client, a global leader in the aerospace/defense industry. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Saint Charles, MO. This position will be joining the companysPrecision Engagement Systems (PES) team. It will be starting as a 12 month contract.
As a part of the Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SIWS) organization, Precision Engagement Systems (PES) is a dynamic and growing team with leadership that is focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions on Direct Attack (DA) and Cruise Missiles Systems (CMS) programs. Connected to our customers missions, we deliver unique capability through our exceptional talent. The programs we support in Saint Charles, MO include Direct Attack weapons (JDAM, SDB, MOP, HAAWC and associated derivatives) and Cruise Missiles (SLAM ER, Harpoon and development weapons) utilized on various military aircraft, some ground-based platforms, and other future contract awards.
This position will work closely with the program managers, contracts, estimating, supply chain, engineering, and/or customers to execute the program. This role can encompass both Program Integrator positions which support the product program manager and International Projects Manager positions which support the International Execution Program Manager. This is a growth role, with the expectation that broad skills and experience gained here would be applicable to a variety of other current and future contracts. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.
Position Responsibilities Include:Work with our internal and external customers to identify requirements and build plans to support their needs
Track progress to cost, schedule, and technical performance using the companys Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Support the development of customer proposals, including development of competitive pricing and delivery dates
Engage regularly with supply chain leadership to monitor supplier quality and performance
Resolve technical issues through coordination with engineering and the Chief Engineer
Manage deliverables by defining plans for risk mitigation, issues, and opportunities; and, monitoring baseline plans to assess project performance, productivity, and lessons learned
Brief customers and leadership on program status; risks, issues, and opportunities; and help needed
Standardize, develop, and document processes
Additional Support: This job can encompass a variety of tasking including support for Correction Action Requests (CARs) received by the program; export authority support; and lean/process improvements
Domestic and/or international travel as required to support program execution
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):(Level 4):Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
5+ years of experience in an engineering role
5+ years leading or managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects teams
Senior (Level 5):Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
10+ years of experience in an engineering role
10+ years of experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects or leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Project Management Professional Certification
Experience with proposal development and contracting negotiations
Experience with Export Compliance or International programs
Experience developing and tracking program plans/schedules and budgets for technical projects
5+ years of project management experience in an engineering environment
5+ years of experience in engineering project planning or project management
5+ years of experience supporting weapons systems
5+ years of experience working directly with government customers
5+ years of experience collaborating across functions and organizations
10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Typical Education/Experience:(Level 4):Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years related work experience, Master+7 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Senior (Level 5):Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years related work experience, Master+12 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Education/Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years related work experience, Master+7 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
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