Senior Project Engineer (R2860)

Job Description:

What you'll do:

• Lead the execution of cutting-edge UAV programs, ensuring technical, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Act as the bridge between engineering, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
• Transform complex technical challenges into clear, actionable solutions, supporting key decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Support UAV system design and integration, collaborating with experts in hardware, software, and systems engineering.
• Develop high-impact technical documentation, including risk assessments, reports, and executive-level updates.
• Optimize schedules and resources, driving efficiency while identifying and resolving potential roadblocks.
• Continuously refine and improve program execution, implementing process enhancements to accelerate innovation.

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in a STEM field (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related).
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, project management, or technical program execution.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience interfacing across engineering, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, including mechanical, electrical, and software development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Proven track record of excellence, teamwork, and high standards in execution.

Preferred qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, flight testing, design engineering, or systems engineering.
• Experience working on mission-critical DoD systems or within DoD acquisition programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.