Project Engineer

V2X Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X Inc. in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Program Engineer to lead mission-critical projects for national defense. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive system design, and ensure delivery from concept to deployment, in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, risk mitigation, and rigorous cost/schedule management. US citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required, with an office-based schedule in Orlando preferred.

Qualifications

• Track project cost, schedule, and performance metrics across multiple funding streams.
• Evaluate risks, plan mitigations, and keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and software life-cycle concepts.
• Experience with DoD/government project support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership within the department for robust design and development.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office to develop, estimate, structure, and oversee program execution.
• Support all phases of the development process, guiding engineers in designing technical solutions and architectures, assisting systems engineers in defining requirements, and leading a multidisciplinary development team.
• Offer technical leadership to resolve production challenges, post-delivery failures, obsolescence concerns, and supply chain disruptions.
• Leverage a broad technical background to lead cross-functional technical teams effectively.
• Manage costs, schedule, and performance.
• Develop estimates and project plans, ensuring smooth execution from initiation to completion.

Skills

Cost tracking

Schedule management

Risk assessment

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Product Owner/SM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM or MBA

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Teams

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Power BI

SAP S4/HANA

Maximo

Jira/Azure DevOps

Job description

Project Engineering is a specialized discipline within engineering that focuses on planning, managing, and executing projects. It integrates technical expertise with project management skills to successfully achieve project objectives. A strong understanding of the project life cycle and its deliverables is essential in this role. Program Engineers have extensive experience in engineering, particularly in the development and execution of complex initiatives.

Overview

Project Engineering is a specialized discipline within engineering that focuses on planning, managing, and executing projects. It integrates technical expertise with project management skills to successfully achieve project objectives. A strong understanding of the project life cycle and its deliverables is essential in this role. Program Engineers have extensive experience in engineering, particularly in the development and execution of complex initiatives.

Role Overview

Are you ready to spearhead cutting-edge, mission-critical solutions? As a Program Engineer supporting the Global Training Solutions team in Orlando, FL, you will play a pivotal role in preparing our armed forces for the U.S. government. You will drive high-impact projects that are critical to national defense.

This position presents a unique opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects, collaborating closely with customers and stakeholders to tackle complex challenges with speed, adaptability, and technical excellence. You will have access to leadership development pathways, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to make direct contributions to mission success.

US Citizenship is a requirement for system access.

The job is in Orlando, FL with a strong preference for working in the office Monday through Friday. It is not considered a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership within the department, fostering a strong core capability in robust design and development to ensure efficient and effective results.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office to develop, estimate, structure, and oversee program execution as required.
• Support all phases of the development process, guiding engineers in designing technical solutions and architectures, assisting systems engineers in defining requirements, and leading a multidisciplinary development team in modeling, designing, and testing new products.
• Offer technical leadership to resolve production challenges, post-delivery failures, obsolescence concerns, and supply chain disruptions.
• Leverage a broad technical background to lead cross-functional technical teams effectively.
• Manage costs, schedule, and performance.
• Develop estimates and project plans, ensuring smooth execution from initiation to completion.

Major Job Activities

• 40% - Lead problem solving, risk mitigation and integration in multidiscipline teams
• 30% - Communication, coordination, collaboration and meeting attendance
• 20% - Planning and tracking to meet requirements, timelines and budget for projects
• 10% - Learn processes and promote adherence

Qualifications

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in STEM
• Master's degree (MA/MS in STEM or MBA preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Years of Experience

10+ BA/BS or 5+ MA/MS or 14+AA/no degree

Skills & Technology Used

MS Office suite, Teams, Project, SharePoint, Power BI, SAP S4/HANA, Maximo

Required Skills

• Working knowledge and experience in tracking project cost, schedule, and performance metrics (ie burn-down, burn-up, velocity) across multiple funding streams and scope.
• Ability to evaluate technical risks, plan mitigations, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Proficiency in project planning tools, such as Microsoft Project and Jira/Azure DevOps (ADO) or equivalent.
• Experience working/managing technical projects within compressed timelines.
• Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) to engage stakeholders, present technical information, and facilitate collaboration across teams.
• Ability to synthesize technical and program data to identify and resolve complex challenges decisively.
• Solid understanding of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) practices and software life-cycle concepts, as well as familiarity with traditional project management concepts
• Facilitate or support technical reviews, backlog refinement, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Ability to prioritize and sequence projects/epics/features in collaboration with Product Owner and program leadership.
• Translate epics/features into planned work packages with clear deliverables, acceptance criteria, and resource needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and communication platforms.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Desired Skills

• Understanding configuration management and quality management principles to ensure compliance with processes.
• Experience with risk and opportunity management throughout the product lifecycle.
• Basic understanding interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Product Owner and/or Scrum Master certification
• Experience supporting Department of War (DoW)/DoD or other U.S. Government Agencies.

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Employee Benefits Include The Following

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resourcesEmployee assistance resources
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company. USD $115,000.00 – $125,000.00
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.