Project Engineer / Program Manager

Project Engineer / Program Manager

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Job Description

SUMMARY

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that cost, schedule and technical objectives of a program are met. Leads efforts to develop mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems that exceed customer expectations; leads customer interactions, including conference calls, meetings and reviews; conducts project planning to determine project cost and schedules, and to identify resource needs. Supports business development, including proposal writing and new business meetings.

• Leads engineering teams to develop mechanical and pyrotechnic components and systems that exceed customer expectations
• Leads customer interactions, including conference calls, meetings and reviews
• Leads engineering design, analysis and test activities to produce a robust design
• Leads documentation of engineering activities in drawings, reports and presentations
• Conducts project planning to determine project cost and schedules, and to identify resource needs
• Supports business development, including proposal writing and new business meetings

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops long-term business relationships through programmatic interactions with customers such as verbal (e.g. conference calls, technical interchange meetings and design reviews) and written (e.g. emails, reports and proposals) communications
• Executes project planning to determine project cost and schedules based on technical objectives, and identifies resource needs
• Tracks project costs, schedule and technical progress to ensure that cost, schedule and technical objectives of a program are met
• Works with key suppliers and vendors to develop products
• Supports business development, including proposal writing and new business meetings
• Mentors, trains and develops engineers with lesser experience

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required Education: B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field, Preferred Education: M.S. or MBA
• Typical industry experience includes 5+ years in aerospace/defense engineering
• Preferred experience includes at least twoyears of experience managing technical engineering teams and/or projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute projects
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

Additional Information

Systima Technologies is a dynamic and growing company, with excellent career opportunities across our engineering, manufacturing, business developmentand operations teams.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, 401(k), paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage plans, education reimbursement, semi-annual bonuses and more.We look forward to reviewing your application.

WE'RE MOVING!
Systima recently purchased an outstanding property in Mukilteo, WA to accommodate our current staff and anticipated future growth. Systima is currently located in Kirkland, WA and we will relocate our entire business operation and staff to the Harbour Pointe Tech Center in a phased process over the coming months (early 2021).

Systima is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.