Principal Project Engineer - Defense Systems Leader

V2X; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off, including holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X is seeking a Principal Project Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will be instrumental in developing and deploying systems for the U.S. government. Key responsibilities include leading complex technical projects, managing supplier relationships, and mentoring engineers. A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 15+ years of experience is required. The position offers healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. Join V2X to make meaningful contributions to mission success.

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration skills across teams, customers, and leadership.
• Decisive problem solver capable of mitigating risks and delivering solutions.
• Proven ability to design, integrate, and troubleshoot complex hardware and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee department-wide technical frameworks.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate engineering risks and opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and delivery timelines.
• Mentor engineers fostering excellence, collaboration, and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership and Communication

Problem-Solving and Innovation

Design, integrate, and troubleshoot complex hardware and software systems

Integration of mechanical, electrical, software, and communication systems

Design trade-offs and risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

15+ years of experience in defense system development

Master’s degree in STEM field or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

Azure

Jira

Windchill

GitHub

Job description

V2X is seeking a Principal Project Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will be instrumental in developing and deploying systems for the U.S. government. Key responsibilities include leading complex technical projects, managing supplier relationships, and mentoring engineers. A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 15+ years of experience is required. The position offers healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. Join V2X to make meaningful contributions to mission success.