JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer is a highly-motivated and self-driven team player that has the ability to perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. The Project Engineer is responsible for all technical (software, mechanical, and electrical) oversight required for the design, development, and testing of flight simulation training devices. The candidate will have a proven history of leading and managing teams of multi-disciplined engineers through the successful completion of product delivery. The candidate will have experience collaborating with engineers, group leads, operations, customers and program managers to deliver high quality products that meet and exceed project requirements. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate all technical activities for assigned projects from initialization through close-out. Ensure project goals are achieved on-time, safely, in compliance, and within quality requirements. Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work: Monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, regulations, accepted engineering practices, and standards.Ensure effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project team members. Responsible for leading all Hardware Software Integration efforts. Provide technical and administrative direction and leadership to Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Engineers. Review and provide decisions on technical specifications, designs, test plans, and milestone goals. Coordinate with the customer, technical interface, and engineering to define specific requirements that may affect training equipment design efforts. Coordinate and support status meetings and design reviews and oversee the approval process for all project change requests. Present to client audiences and/or professional peers. Create and maintain a Configuration Management Plan and RTVM throughout project lifecycle. Prepare and conduct technical presentations: SRR, PDR, CDR. Determine project responsibilities by: Identifying project phases and elementsAssigning personnel to phases and elementsGenerating input for technical scope requirements in proposals and reviewing bids from contractors. Determine project specifications by: Studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standardsCompleting technical studiesPreparing cost estimatesPreparing system level designs Collaborate with the Program Manager on the following: Project monthly financial reporting variance analysis (root cause and corrective actions).Technical inputs to bids and proposalsFunctional engineering schedule inputsIdentification of technical risks and mitigation plans.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree required in engineering. 7+ years of related experience required. QUALIFICATONS: Working knowledge of flight simulator industry standards and regulatory requirements. Experience working with customers and product managers to identify business needs and translate into technical requirements Experience leading and managing engineering teams is preferred Experience with simulator design, development, integration, and testing is preferred Experience with contract data requirements list (CDRL) documentation. Creative problem-solver focused on driving change and continuous improvement Excellent verbal and written communication skills Travel required (up to 25%) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. EEO StatementTextron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment,