Senior Special Test Equipment Project Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Special Test Equipment Project Engineer to join the Special Test Equipment (STE) team in El Segundo, CA. As a Project Engineer, you will be assigned to multiple programs and projects, leading the design and delivery of test hardware, software, and systems to meet program test requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Cross-functional coordination within BT&E and collaboration with other Space Mission Systems stakeholders
• Schedule development and execution through metrics development and reporting
• Management of Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO)
• Utilizes project management best practices to standardize workflows and develop the team's project management capabilities
• Reviews critical procedures to identify potential problems and resolve issues
• Oversees the integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware/system designs
• Analyzes processes for potential improvements and recommends associated changes
• Develops standard policies for post-test activity
• Works with the enterprise test and engineering group to standardize evaluation techniques
• Lead others in the development of standard test methods and processes and applies advanced test technologies
• Cost estimating: prepares Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) proposals and presents to internal management and external customer
• Formulates expectations for test data for new or unique tests
• Leads change initiatives by assessing stakeholder impact, creating communication, adoption plans, tracking post-change adoption and outcomes
• Establishes and maintains project baselines for scope, schedule, cost, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications
• 10+ years of experience working with MS Office Suite
• 5+ years of experience leading and partnering with cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management
• Completed formal training in project management
• Experience performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, problem-solving, and making independent decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification
• Experience developing special test equipment or custom instrumentation
• Experience with satellite systems
• 5+ years of directly overseeing test or engineering teams