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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 2 weeks ago

Project Engineer, Directed Energy PROPOSAL

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$84K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is at the forefront of developing next-generation directed energy solutions transforming modern defense capabilities. The Project Engineer will analyze, plan, track, manage, and lead the execution of tasks, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and managing risks.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Receive high-level guidance and translate it into plans of action

Track and drive progress through to completion

Communicate status with clarity and brevity to internal and external customers

Adapt to evolving needs with confidence and respond to changing priorities

Manage internal and external relationships

Qualification

Risk management toolsHigh energy laser programsManufacturing disciplineDepartment of Defense contractsBudget managementStakeholder negotiationLeadership skillsTeam managementOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to translate functional requirements into tasks

Knowledge of risk management tools

Must be able to communicate effectively with DoD government stakeholders, company leadership, and technical subject matter experts in a wide range of disciplines

Experience in manufacturing discipline

Clearance: Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance

Mid to Senior Level: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

Senior Level: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience

Senior Lead Level: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience

Preferred

8 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Master's in related field; or 5 years relevant experience with PhD in related field

Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field

Experience working within Department of Defense contracts

Experience leading teams and managing budgets

Experience making significant decisions for business

Experience in leading risk management efforts

Experience in an R&D to production manufacturing discipline

Experience in high energy laser programs

Relationships with directed energy customers and industry players

Clearance: Active SECRET security clearance