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V2X Inc · 1 month ago

Weapon System Integration (WSI) Chief Engineer - Senior Project Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

14+ years exp

V2X Inc is a global company that builds smart solutions to integrate physical and digital infrastructure. They are seeking a Weapon System Integration (WSI) Chief Engineer - Senior Project Engineer to lead technical and programmatic excellence in airborne systems development while collaborating with various stakeholders within the Department of Defense.

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Responsibilities

Lead and support technical and cost estimation efforts for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Configuration Management (CM) activities

Oversee engineering studies and participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with customers and subcontractors

Support the Risk and Opportunity Board for programs and represent Engineering on Failure Review Boards (FRBs)

Advocate for the end-user perspective and act as the Voice of the Customer

Serve as the “Face of V2X” to senior technical customers for programs

Leverage the core production support team to quickly resolve production floor issues

Escalate issues and risks appropriately within the Program Office, WSI Chief Engineer, and Engineering management

Chair internal technical reviews (e.g., Production Readiness Reviews [PRRs], FRBs, Consent to Ship [CTS] Reviews)

Represent Engineering on Material Review Boards

Lead technical collaboration with internal and external customers to pursue new production and repair opportunities

Ensure adherence to contractual and internal technical/production processes

Guide technical solution development with emphasis on transition to production activities

Chair and provide technical direction to the Engineering Review Board (ERB) and support the Configuration Control Board (CCB) as the technical chair

Align program efforts WSI area product/technology strategies by actively collaborating with the WSI Chief Engineer

Work with Mission Assurance/Quality teams to resolve factory or vendor non-conformance issues

Support the Program Office in monthly program reviews

Oversee staff forecasting for programs

Mentor and support team members as needed

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementWeapon Systems ExpertiseProject ManagementEngineering ProcessesProduction SupportDoD Program ManagementTechnical DemonstrationIntegrated Product Team LeadershipLeadership ExperienceMentoring

Required

Experience with internal engineering processes and managing projects

Project Engineer or Manager experience

Strong technical background with project leadership experience

Earned Value Management (EVM) experience in tracking and optimizing cost and schedule performance

Production and manufacturing support experience

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field with 14+ years of experience

Eight (8) or more years of successful Department of Defense (DoD) program management or Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership

Experience with DoD Internal Research and Development (IRAD), Customer Research and Development (CRAD), Technical Demonstration (TD), System Development and Demonstration (SDD) or Engineering, Manufacturing, & Development (EMD) Programs

Experience in DoD Production, Depot, Refurbishment, or Repair type programs

Expertise with weapon systems, special mission military platforms, architectures, capabilities, customers, and/or missions

Leadership experience on aerospace/defense programs, particularly for large prime contractors as a subcontractor

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off, including holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Company

V2X Inc

V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 Merger of Vectrus and Vertex to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support.

Founded in 2016

Mclean, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees