Project Engineer IV

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum eight years of experience in a specialized functional discipline (or equivalent experience without a degree).
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and review engineering designs for compliance.
  • Collaborate with program management and engineering teams on the Integrated Master Schedule.
  • Support Program Managers in developing Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs).
  • Participate in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) to deliver technical insight to senior leadership.
  • Assist in proposal activities by developing technical scopes and resource plans.
  • Manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) through assessment and analysis efforts.
  • Identify technical risks and devise strategies to mitigate schedule delays.

Benefits

  • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting.
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment program.
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year.
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Project Engineer IV will be the technical leader of a cross-discipline engineering team and responsible for projects aimed at delivering mission-critical hardware to support our customers. The Project Engineer IV will be focused on product development of customized solutions from our extensive portfolio of high-power radio frequency (RF) solid state power amplifiers, transmit/receive high-power RF switches and our analog & digital products.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership, review engineering designs, and ensure compliance with program specifications
  • Collaborate with program management and multidisciplinary engineering teams to aid in the creation and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule
  • Support Program Managers in the development, analysis, and maintenance of Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs) related to engineering scope, staffing, schedules, and technical execution
  • Participate in Program Management Reviews (PMRs), EAC reviews, and executive-level program reviews to provide technical and programmatic insight to senior leadership and customers
  • Support proposal activities for new business opportunities, including technical scope development, basis of estimate creation, resource planning, and schedule development
  • Support Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and other contract modification efforts through technical assessment, cost/schedule impact analysis, and cross-functional coordination
  • Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to avoid schedule delays and cost overruns
  • Oversee the system integration of all subsystems including RF, DC, Digital, and Mechanical components
  • Ensure all subsystems function together and meet performance criteria
  • Communicate with program management on the status of technical progress through each critical milestone from program kickoff to program closeout
  • Act as the technical point of contact for all stakeholders to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely manner and customer expectations are met and/or exceeded


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
    • OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
    • OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
    • OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.


Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other benefits include:
  • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
  • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
  • Career Opportunity and Growth
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

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