10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 4+ years in technical execution for multidisciplinary programs.
Strong technical background in software engineering, systems engineering, or complex hardware/software development.
Experience coordinating technical execution across software, FPGA, hardware, and manufacturing teams.
Ability to develop integrated engineering schedules and manage dependencies and risks.
Experience working with senior engineers to evaluate architecture and integration challenges.
Experience managing external vendors against technical deliverables.
Knowledge of waterfall, stage-gate methodologies, and Agile practices.
Responsibilities
Oversee technical execution across complex engineering programs.
Coordinate software, FPGA, hardware, and manufacturing engineering efforts.
Develop integrated engineering schedules and drive technical milestones.
Manage risks and dependencies throughout project lifecycles.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure project alignment.
Utilize engineering planning tools for effective project tracking and reporting.
Benefits
Full-time employment with a leading global telecommunications company.
Onsite work in Chandler, Arizona, fostering team collaboration.
Direct interaction with senior engineering leadership for career growth.
Opportunity to influence engineering processes across multiple disciplines.
Full Job Description
A leading global telecommunications and satellite communications company is hiring a Staff Project Engineer for a full-time opportunity onsite in Chandler, Arizona. This organization develops advanced communications technology supporting commercial, government, and defense applications. This position will oversee technical execution across complex engineering programs involving software, FPGA development, hardware systems, and manufacturing, ensuring projects move successfully from initial design through production.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys solving complicated technical challenges and bringing structure to projects with multiple moving pieces. Rather than focusing strictly on traditional project management, this individual will work closely with engineering leadership to drive execution, manage technical dependencies, and influence how engineering teams deliver their work. The position offers significant ownership, direct interaction with senior engineering leadership, and the opportunity to improve engineering processes across multiple disciplines.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 4+ years driving technical execution or schedules for multidisciplinary hardware/software programs.
Strong technical background in software engineering, systems engineering, or complex hardware/software development.
Experience coordinating technical execution across software, FPGA, hardware, and manufacturing engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to develop integrated engineering schedules, manage dependencies, identify risks, and drive technical milestones.
Experience working directly with senior engineers and technical leads to evaluate architecture, engineering estimates, and integration challenges.
Experience managing external vendors or subcontractors against technical deliverables and schedules.
Knowledge of waterfall or stage-gate development methodologies, critical path scheduling, and Agile practices.
Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, or comparable engineering planning tools.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with satellite communications, RF systems, FPGA development, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration.
Background in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, AS9100, or manufacturing release requirements.
Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Technical Lead.
