Vertex Inc

Project Engineer

Vertex Inc • $80K — $95K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Background in systems engineering focusing on requirements management and validation
  • Proficient in project planning tools like Microsoft Project
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) for tracking project metrics
  • Ability to manage projects under tight deadlines
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Understanding of configuration and quality management principles
  • Ability to maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required for security eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams for mission-critical solutions
  • Provide technical oversight for advanced system modifications
  • Plan and execute projects within tight timelines
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and risks
  • Coordinate integration of specialized mission systems
  • Work closely with government agencies to define project requirements
  • Ensure compliance with military standards and maintain documentation
  • Address technical challenges with innovative solutions

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
  • Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
Full Job Description
Role Overview: Are you ready to lead the charge in creating cutting-edge, mission-critical solutions? As a Project Engineer supporting the engineering team in Indianapolis, Indiana you'll be at the forefront of rapidly developing and deploying specialized systems for the U.S. government. From modifying aircraft with advanced mission systems to prototyping innovative technologies, you'll drive projects that are agile, high-impact, and critical to national defense. This role offers a rare opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects in close collaboration with customers and stakeholders, tackling complex challenges with speed, adaptability, and technical excellence. This role offers pathways for leadership growth, mentorship opportunities, and direct contributions to mission success.

Responsibilities

Project Engineering at V2X: Project Engineering is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on planning, managing, and executing projects. It combines technical expertise with project management skills to successfully achieve project objectives. Project Engineering demands a robust understanding of the project life cycle and its deliverables. Project engineers possess extensive engineering experience, particularly in the development and execution of engineering projects.

Role Overview: Are you ready to lead the charge in creating cutting-edge, mission-critical solutions? As a Project Engineer supporting the engineering and depot solutions team in Indianapolis, Indiana you'll be at the forefront of rapidly developing and deploying specialized systems for the U.S. government. From modifying aircraft with advanced mission systems to prototyping innovative technologies, you'll drive projects that are agile, high-impact, and critical to national defense. This role offers a rare opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects in close collaboration with customers and stakeholders, tackling complex challenges with speed, adaptability, and technical excellence. This role offers pathways for leadership growth, mentorship opportunities, and direct contributions to mission success.

Key Responsibilities: As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Technical Leadership:
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and deploy innovative solutions that meet mission-critical objectives.
  • Provide technical oversight for projects involving advanced system modifications, platform integrations, and rapid prototyping.

Agile Project Management:
  • Plan, monitor, and execute projects within compressed timelines, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and risks effectively while delivering quality solutions.

System Integration and Testing:
  • Coordinate the integration of specialized mission systems, sensors, and communication technologies onto various platforms.
  • Oversee validation, verification, and testing to ensure systems perform as intended under operational conditions.

Customer and Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work closely with U.S. government agencies, operators, and field users to define requirements and refine solutions.
  • Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure mission success.

Compliance and Documentation:
  • Ensure all deliverables meet applicable standards, military specifications, and DoD compliance.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation throughout the life cycle of each project.

Problem Solving and Adaptability:
  • Address technical challenges and operational risks with innovative and adaptable solutions.

Manage time-sensitive projects requiring discretion.

Qualifications

Required Skills:
  • Background in systems engineering, including requirements management, integration, verification, and validation.
  • Proficiency in project planning tools, such as Microsoft Project, and scheduling best practices.
  • Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and experience in tracking project cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
  • Experience working/managing technical projects within compressed timelines.
  • Ability to evaluate technical risks, plan mitigations, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
  • Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Communication skills to engage stakeholders, present technical information, and facilitate collaboration across teams.
  • Understanding configuration management and quality management principles to ensure compliance with processes.
  • Ability to synthesize technical and program data to identify and resolve complex challenges decisively.
  • Experience with risk and opportunity management throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and communication platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including backlog creation and management in tools like Azure DevOps.
  • Basic understanding of interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Desired Skills:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • Familiarity with engineering standards such as IEEE 15288 and AS9100

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 4+ years of experience.

Master's degree in STEM or MBA preferred.

What We Bring:

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
  • Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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About Vertex Inc

Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Vertex Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
-$78.9 million
Founded
1978
Revenue
$374.6 million
NASDAQ
VERX
* Ladders Estimates

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