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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago

Project Engineer

Roseville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems and various advanced technologies. The Project Engineer will support the development and maintenance of technical plans for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to cost and schedule goals while facilitating coordination among cross-functional engineering teams.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports program management and design authority with development of program planning strategies, technical cost estimates, risk management, logistics management, preparation of data, status updates and preparation of presentations for internal/external customer reviews

Works with program management and the design authority on assessing customer requirements, planning technical solutions and integration of requirements into the project plan

Prepares estimates to complete, reviews schedules, and coordinates with integrated product team (IPT) leads and program management office, as applicable

Understands technical contractual requirements and allocation across the engineering team

Maintain awareness of Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) or Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and other applicable contract deliverables

Manages planning and work packages: initiate, create, authorize, review, distribute, status work packages

Manages technical execution as defined by design authority and communicates problem resolution from design authority across the engineering team

Coordinates team logistics:

Works with IPT leads (IPTL) and functional management to obtain necessary resources to support the resource requirements

Coordinates the review, presentation, and release of design documentation to support requirements compliance

Coordinates with the Program Manager (PM), design authority and functional management to communicate program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks

Monitors and reports technical status, task accomplishments and design authority direction

Working closely with the project leads, monitors, and coordinates status reporting of project activities against the project plan: technical scope, cost, and schedule

Keeps the lead engineer informed of task accomplishments, issues, solutions, and status

Escalates issues which cannot be resolved at the IPT level or working level and works with the program leadership to determine and implement a resolution

Provides guidance to the engineering team based on management direction

Gathers and maintains status of the technical scope and execution of major divisions, or components of the project(s)

Integrates Customer, Subcontractor and Company requirements and efforts relative to the project plan to ensure overall success

Works cross-functionally as a project coordinator to status project requirements

Interfaces with peer Project Engineers, design authorities, project IPTLs, as well as functional management and engineering teams / personnel

May have contact with Customers and Subcontractors / Suppliers as required and in coordination with Supply Chain Management

Implements execution of company engineering processes. Complies with released processes and provides feedback on engineering process improvements

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Unmanned aircraft systemsEngineering fundamentalsProject managementMS Office proficiencyEarned Value ManagementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Basic project management skills including resource estimates for engineering effort requirements (hours) and timing (schedule)

Working knowledge with MS Office products, including MS Project for schedule development and review

Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing tasks and resources for a single projects

Basic understanding and experience with engineering fundamentals and best practices

Basic presentation preparation and delivery skills with audiences such as subcontractors, customers, and government

Good communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers, and engineering team members

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

Ability to adhere to workplace rules

Flexibility to handle changing requirements and prioritize in a dynamic environment

Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering, technical, or science discipline

Minimum 5 years relevant experience with Engineering, Systems, Integration, Test, Software, and / or Engineering Project Leadership, preferably within the aerospace or aviation industries, or minimum 3 years with Master's degree

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)