Project Engineer

4 days ago


La Jolla, California, United States Leidos Full time
Job Summary

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to support the development of IR payloads for defense and civil space systems. As a key member of the team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of programs, including cost, schedule, procurement, integration, and resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Directly support program management office in successful execution of all aspects of the program(s) including cost, schedule, procurement, integration, and resource management.
  • Establish and maintain Control Account budgets and schedules.
  • Support forecasting completion costs for responsible cost accounts.
  • Define the tasks and the sequencing of the schedule for optimizing the accomplishment of the work scope.
  • Work with technical leads to define and evaluate resources and schedule required to complete defined work.
  • Assure the scheduled activities for the Control Account have a realistic duration and performance logic.
  • Proactively manage the personnel performing the Control Account detailed scope of work.
  • Review and approve all resources and cost type charging to the Control Account and assure its accuracy.
  • Prepare Control Account Variance Analysis Reports that clearly address cause, impact, and corrective action.
  • Prepare Estimates to Completion for remaining Control Account and work package work scope.
  • Provide forecast dates for accomplishing activities and milestones in the Control Account Schedule.
  • Lead or participate in Make/Buy decisions.
  • Status all work scheduled within the Control Account.
  • Participate in applicable IPT meetings to assure technical integration.
  • Preparation and/or review of variances, exceptions, and/or waivers to requirements.
  • Work in a team environment, oversee team status on progress and issues, and elevate as needed for support.

Requirements:

  • BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of four (4) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and two (2) years of direct engineering experience.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience with hardware and/or operations in direct engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work in a team, and develop cooperative relationships.
  • Ability to track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently.
  • Self-motivation and quick learner to adapt to the broad array of subjects and issues encountered.
  • Experience with supply chain management and ability to work with suppliers to help them meet both hardware and non-hardware deliverable requirements.
  • Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate.
  • Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A working knowledge and experience with space-rated IR payloads.
  • Project Engineering experience/background or a desire to learn project engineering.
  • Exposure or general knowledge of Earned Value Management.
  • MS Project experience.

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