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Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA | Salary | per year Range | Full Time

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Senior Project Engineer

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for management in developing program controls and engineering management procedures. Technical lead for procurement of technology-based systems, subsystems, and projects. Performs engineering analysis and test support including flight test and other on-site evaluations. Assists team of engineers through project completion. Responsible for the oversight of major technical/engineering projects of high complexity and importance. Coordinates the activities of engineers and technicians assigned to specific engineering projects. Duties require interaction with operational leadership and would benefit from experience in military operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Responsible for the effective use of project funds and personnel management.

+ Accountable for the cost, quality, and timely delivery of all project contract deliverables.

+ Coordinates with principal engineer to verify that time-phased requirements are identified to meet project needs. Ensures that all required resources including technical personnel, computers, facilities and security, and administrative support are identified as available to support a project.

+ Confers with principal engineers, project engineers, systems engineers, and technical engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with project resolution as needed.

+ Manages and executes large projects consisting of multiple tasks. Ensures overall project is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with best available resources.

+ Reviews and edits final project reports, documents, and briefings, documents include: Technology master plans, roadmaps, project schedules, flight and ground test plans, test reports, etc.

+ Leads and directs the activities of ground and flight test project teams. Responsible for planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting of large ground and flight test projects. Ensures all resources are identified and available to meet test project needs.

+ Leads or participates in Test Plan Working Group (TPWG) meetings to support ground or flight test projects requiring senior level technical support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

+ Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (Interim will be considered)

+ Must be a United States Citizen

+ Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or a related technical field)

+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering project management or technical leadership roles

+ Experience managing large-scale engineering or test programs, including cost, schedule, and performance responsibilities

+ Demonstrated experience with procurement, test planning, and execution of technology-based systems

+ Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications:

+ PhD in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

+ Experience supporting or working within AFRL, DoD, or other government research organizations

+ Prior experience leading or supporting flight test programs

+ Familiarity with Technology Master Plans, roadmaps, and test documentation

+ Previous military service or direct support to military operational units

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding , and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.