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V2X Inc · 1 day ago

Principal Project Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

V2X Inc is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering readiness to the US warfighter by upgrading platforms with integrated solutions. The role involves leading complex technical projects, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation and compliance across engineering domains.

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Responsibilities

Lead complex, multi-disciplinary technical projects in mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering

Define department-wide strategies, policies, and agile transformation initiatives to enhance collaboration and processes

Represent the company in industry forums, technical committees, and executive discussions

Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, learning, and innovation

Implement advanced decision-making tools like trade studies, cost-benefit analyses, and problem-solving frameworks

Oversee cross-disciplinary integration across engineering domains

Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and enterprise-wide technical compliance

Drive proactive risk management strategies to mitigate uncertainties in engineering

Ensure enterprise compliance with standards like IEEE 15288, PMI PMBOK, ISO 9001, and AS9100

Conduct Independent Technical Reviews to ensure project alignment with organizational standards

Establish best practices for cost modeling, resource forecasting, and proposal development

Optimize engineering staffing plans and workload distribution across the organization

Solve complex technical challenges while contributing to business development initiatives

Expertise in IEEE 15288, focusing on project planning, assessment, and risk management

Proficiency in IEEE 24748-1, including life cycle model adaptations and enabling system transitions

Knowledge of IEEE 24748-8, ensuring technical review rigor across life cycle phases

Qualification

Risk ManagementIEEE StandardsProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipAzureJiraWindchillGitHubStrategic VisionMentoringLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

15+ years of experience in engineering or project management, with a strong background in managing complex technical projects

Comprehensive expertise in IEEE 15288, PMI PMBOK, ISO 9001, and AS9100

Advanced proficiency in tools such as Azure, Jira, Windchill, and GitHub

Broad technical knowledge spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering disciplines

Strategic vision and decision-making capabilities

Ability to mentor engineers and influence organizational success

Exceptional leadership and communication skills

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