Project Engineer

Advanced Armor Research Group, LLC; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Armor Research Group, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to support design, development, manufacture, test and evaluation of prototype components and systems. The role will involve hands-on design, analysis, and documentation for government projects in multiple locations.

The successful candidate will coordinate with vendors and military sponsors, ensure DoD compliance, and manage schedules and budgets while producing formal technical reports and engineering changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with 3+ years in manufacturing, product development or R&D.
• 3+ years as government civilian, military or gov. contractor.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance and pass drug test/background check.
• Excellent work ethic with ability to work 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday.
• Experience drafting DoW contracts, SOWs, and project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design for manufacturing and analysis of mechanical and electrical components.
• Support design, analysis, testing, models, drawings, hardware repair, sensor evaluation and integration for government prototypes.
• Review and redline drawings, specifications, firmware, and software for DRs, NORs, and ECPs.
• Monitor supply chain sources, vendor materials, and manufacturing processes to align with budgets and schedules.
• Manage major equipment purchases and vendor negotiations to maintain delivery schedules at national facilities.
• Interface with vendors and U.S. Military and civilian sponsors to deliver systems per DoD standards.
• Engage senior management on technical matters coordinating between organizations to manage financial execution and planning.
• Document requirements and milestones with technical staff.

Skills

Independent worker

Technical reporting

Negotiation

DoW proposals

SOWs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Office suite (Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/Word/Project/Teams)

3D modeling software

CAD drawings

Job description

AARG is seeking a Project Engineer in the Panama City Beach, FL and/or Indian Head, MD, area.

The AARG Project Engineer will support the design, development, manufacture, test and evaluation of various prototype components and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design for manufacturing and analysis of complex mechanical and electrical components for modifications based on technical discussions and development cycles.


• Facilitate the design, analysis, testing, computer models, sketches, drawings, hardware repair, sensor evaluation and integration, modifications, and test and evaluation of Government prototypes.


• Review and redline technical drawings, specifications, firmware, and software that define the configurations of all Drawings Requests (DR’s), Notice of Revision’s (NOR’s) and associated Engineering change Proposals (ECP’s).


• Continuous monitoring of the sources of supply chain including vendor materials and unique manufacturing processes to align with project budgets and schedules.


• Manage major equipment purchasing and negotiations with contracted vendors for material expediting to maintain delivery schedules at facilities and locations nationally.


• Interface with vendors and U.S. Military & Civilian sponsors to deliver systems and components in accordance with industry and government requirements and standards for product qualification.


• Engage with senior personnel and management on significant technical matters that require coordination between organizations to manage program financial execution and planning.


• Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements and milestones.


• Ability to maintain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level 2 compliance on all communications in accordance with DoD guidelines on controlling critical information.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining project focus.


• Ability to draft technical reports and present to various organizational levels.


• Expert proficiency in Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Teams).


• Experience with 3D modeling software, creation and configuration management of 2D drawings for design, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and documentation required for engineering change proposals.


• Should have strong negotiation skills and the ability to deliver cost effective outcomes.


• Experience in developing DoW contract Proposals, Statement of Work (SOW’s), and Reporting


• IAW legal and contract specific requirements.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or similar is preferred, although equivalent program or project management degree and experience maybe substituted.


• 3-5+ years of experience managing Manufacturing, Product Development, and/or R&D.


• 3+ years of experience working as a government civilian, military or gov. contractor.


• Excellent work ethic, and ability to work 8-hour shifts from Monday to Friday.


• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.


• Ability to pass drug test and background check.

Work Location(s):

On-site at Indian Head, MD

On-site at Panama City Beach, FL