Senior Advanced Project Engineer – Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance
Location: Deer Valley, Arizona (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Join Our Leading Team of Innovators and Diversity Champions!
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the Aerospace industry? We are at the forefront of designing, building, and maintaining some of the world’s most valued safety systems. Our Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) team, based in Deer Valley, Arizona, is a global leader with design centers in Minneapolis, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bruno, and Beijing. We are seeking a Senior Advanced Project Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued success and innovation.
Your Role:
As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer within the CNS Center of Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing engineering projects across our global domain. Your responsibilities will include defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Your expertise in project management and technical engineering will be crucial in ensuring efficient project execution and successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead teams in developing proposals, statements of work, and associated cost estimates.
- Act as the technical point of contact for customers and program managers.
- Define and implement project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and prepare schedules and resource forecasts using Microsoft Project.
- Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
- Lead risk management processes to identify and mitigate risks and issues that could impact project delivery.
- Manage scope growth through robust baseline change management.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to provide project updates and address concerns.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a dedicated professional with a passion for aviation safety and a commitment to technical and professional excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, deliver results, and possess a global mindset. You should have excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work across functional boundaries, and a talent for building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in project engineering or related roles within the Aerospace industry.
We Value:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Proven ability to lead teams to practical solutions using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and effective task prioritization.
- Adaptability and flexibility in managing changing project requirements.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
- Willingness to travel for customer and internal meetings, both domestic and international.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Join us and become part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions and fostering a culture of diversity and excellence. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission of enhancing safety in aerospace, we would love to hear from you!
