Responsible for leading a team of engineers and contractors to ensure a total technical solution is within scope, budget and being delivered to the customer on time Accountable for managing all aspects of product design, production, testing and support. Provides Interface between Program Management, Design and Production team Responsible for development, implementation, and management of AS 9100 design and development processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, fu... more details
The Senior Project Engineer at AEVEX is responsible for overseeing and managing the technical execution of engineering projects from conception to completion. They lead a team of engineers and technicians in the development of hardware solutions and integrated systems for DoD customers in a rapid development environment.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for leading a team of engineers and contractors to ensure a total technical solution is within scope, budget and being delivered to the customer on time
- Accountable for managing all aspects of product design, production, testing and support.
- Provides Interface between Program Management, Design and Production team
- Responsible for development, implementation, and management of AS9100 design and development processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
- Accountable for managing and documenting system and subsystem level requirements and interfaces in coordination with suppliers and design team. Responsible for verification of the 'as designed' solution to those requirements.
- Responsible for managing system and subsystem interfaces and translation of those requirements across a multi-disciplinary team which they manage.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Standard Essential Functions:
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications:
- Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent ability to read and understand technical requirements within solicitations and translate them into project plans and work breakdown structures
- Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meeting project/company objectives.
- Focus on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
Education / Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in any of the following fields: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Master's Degree in Engineering preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Experience:
- 10 years of relevant experience leading teams in the development of complex electro-mechanical and software systems.
- Developing and tailoring product development and engineering processes based on program cost, schedule, and risk tolerance
- Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards in a design and manufacturing environment
- Experienced with JIRA, Microsoft Project and Agile methodologies
- Fluent with Microsoft Office software
Physical Requirements:
- Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
- Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
- Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time
Security Clearance:
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
