# Project Engineer **Company**: Leidos **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Huntsville-AL/Program-Engineer_R-00193566?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_e6b8949a-399 ## Description Leidos' Defense Systems Defense Sensors is seeking a highly motivated and organized Project Engineer to support execution of a complex, fast-paced defense modernization effort. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional engineering activities, manage technical baselines, track deliverables, and serve as the integration focal point between Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Test, and Program Management teams. **Primary Responsibilities** - Directly support program management office in successful execution of all aspects of the program(s) including cost, schedule, procurement, integration, resource management - Collaborate with program management on staffing forecasts, estimate at completion/estimate to completion planning, and engineering services hours tracking - Develop, maintain, and track engineering schedules, technical deliverables, risk items, and action plans - Identify, document, and mitigate engineering risks and technical issues - Work with technical leads to define and evaluate resources and schedule required to complete defined work - Proactively manage the personnel performing the detailed scope of work - Support supplier management, subcontractor coordination, and integration of directed subcontractor activities - Assist in the development of technical documentation, system engineering management plan elements, verification plans, and integration schedules - Capture and communicate status across engineering teams and senior leadership, including weekly metrics, dashboards, and risk registers - Participate in system integration and test planning events, including readiness assessments and deficiency resolution - Review all resources and cost charging to the control account and assure its accuracy - Prepare control account variance analysis reports that clearly address cause, impact, and corrective action - Participate in applicable IPT meetings to assure technical integration - Work in a team environment, oversee team status on progress and issues, and elevate as needed for support **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or related technical discipline from an accredited school and a minimum of four (4) years of direct experience, or a MS degree from an accredited school and two (2) years of direct experience - Demonstrated experience supporting large defense development programs or production programs - Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work in a team, and develop cooperative relationships - Hands-on experience with engineering schedule management, integrated master schedules, or project planning tools - Ability to track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently - Ability to lead technical discussions, drive decisions, and maintain momentum within cross-functional teams - Experience with supply chain management and ability to work with suppliers to help them meet both hardware and non-hardware deliverable requirements - Must have current active Secret clearance to be considered **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience supporting missile defense, radar, integrated air and missile defense, or other complex defense systems programs. - Familiarity with Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management processes. - Experience supporting gate reviews, technical baseline management, or production/program integration activities. - Understanding of hardware development, manufacturing integration, and system test execution. - Experience working with subcontractors including SOW development and technical oversight. - Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar program execution tools. - PMP certification or equivalent program management training is a plus. **Desired Skills** - Program execution and integration - Cross-functional team coordination - Schedule and milestone tracking - Risk and opportunity management - Action item management and closure - Executive-level communication - Technical review coordination - Problem solving and critical thinking - Team leadership and collaboration - Attention to detail and organizational discipline ## Skills ### Required - engineering schedule management - integrated master schedules - project planning tools - supply chain management - technical leadership - communication skills ### Nice to have - Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) - Earned Value Management (EVM) - risk management processes - PMP certification - Microsoft Project - Jira - Confluence --- Source: [Apply at leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Huntsville-AL/Program-Engineer_R-00193566?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)