Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Project Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with 7 years, or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, with the capacity to achieve a DoD Top Secret (SCI) Clearance.
  • Experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within defined parameters.
  • Strong understanding of engineering processes and policies.
  • Experience in Aircraft Integration, Test, and Delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute program activities to meet company goals.
  • Document and obtain approval for comprehensive program plans.
  • Ensure adherence to life-cycle processes throughout the project.
  • Identify and manage risks effectively during the program lifecycle.
  • Engage with customers and senior leadership for program updates and requirements.
  • Coordinate overall program operations and communication across teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule allowing for extended weekends.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace engineering projects.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Access to professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Project Engineering

Job Code: 42112

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Lead Project Engineer has technical authority from Engineering Leadership to execute assigned programs.

The individual Engineering Functional Task Leaders (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistic Engineering, Technical Publications, etc.) report to and take direction from the Lead Project Engineer for the assigned program operations.

The Lead Project Engineer is also responsible for program technical performance that extends beyond the Engineering functions (such as Manufacturing and Hangar, Dock and Line (HD&L)) to ensure technical compliance within the total operations activities. In addition, Project Engineers are the key technical interfaces to Customers and have the responsibility to interact with Customers at every phase of the program lifecycle.

Essential Functions:
  • Planning and execution of program activities
  • Documenting and approval of program plans
  • Ensuring life-cycle process adherence
  • Risk identification and management
  • Customer and Senior Leadership interaction
  • Overall program coordination during the program lifecycle

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
  • An active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Demonstrated experience in program planning, guidance, and engineering execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Demonstrated experience understanding of engineering processes and policies
  • Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Integration, Test and Delivery
  • Demonstrated experience in one of the following disciplines:
    • Software/Hardware Engineering
    • Systems Engineering (including Test Engineering)
    • Project Engineering

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership by being a Task Leader, IPT Leader, and/or Functional Manager, or other similar leadership roles
  • Exceptional ability to communicate with internal and external customer stakeholders
  • RC-135 Weapon System Experience
  • Exposure to control drawing specifications and aero wiring diagrams
  • Ability to find suitable substitutes for obsolete parts
  • Ability to work with many other groups including internal HW, SW, and Aero teams, along with external USAF customer and external hardware vendors
  • Experience with KVM systems
  • General knowledge of network switches, KG encryptors, RF/IF hardware, and NAS
  • Understanding of DO-160 environmental testing requirements
  • Willingness to generate system wiring diagrams and server configuration documentation
  • Understanding of L3Harris bid process.

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