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V2X Inc · 2 hours ago

Weapon System Integration (WSI) Technical Subcontract Manager - Senior Project Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

V2X Inc is a global company that builds smart solutions to integrate physical and digital infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to serve as a Technical Subcontract Manager within their Weapon System Integration Team, responsible for leading technical teams and managing project performance in airborne systems development.

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Responsibilities

Taking full ownership of product cost, schedule, and technical performance, while leading the development of innovative technical solutions

Leading a cross-functional technical team for development and production of airborne software/mechanical systems and structural elements to withstand flight stresses

Providing programmatic and technical direction alongside the Program Manager, including staffing forecasts and engaging resource managers to ensure tasks are executed within allocated schedules, budgets, and requirements

Representing the product subcontract supplier team at Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and Failure Review Boards (FRBs)

Providing inputs to internal and external Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and coordinating Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with customers and subcontractors

Leading technical and cost estimation efforts for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and new initiatives

Acting as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for Earned Value (EV) and Estimates at Complete (EAC) for the subcontract product team

Managing risk and opportunity planning for the subcontract product team

Elevating issues and risks to the appropriate levels within the Program Office, Portfolio Chief Engineer, and Engineering management

Delegating tasks effectively to the cross-functional team

Managing and mentoring product team members to optimize performance

Ensuring team compliance with established processes

Overseeing subcontract product team readiness for milestone reviews, such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipDoD Program ManagementSTEM DegreeSupplier ManagementRisk ManagementTeam ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Experience with internal engineering processes, suppliers, 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

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of experience

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Master's degree in STEM 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