Project Engineer IV

Frontgrade Technologies company; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision

401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

9X80 compressed work schedule

Career Opportunity and Growth

Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies company is seeking a Project Engineer IV who will lead a cross-discipline engineering team to deliver mission-critical hardware. The ideal candidate will develop customized solutions using high-power RF solid state power amplifiers and other products.

Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance with specifications, and supporting program management. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of experience are required.

Benefits include immediate medical coverage, 401K match, generous PTO, and paid family leave.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a specialized engineering discipline.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams and review engineering designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support Program Managers with estimates and technical execution.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering design review

Risk identification and mitigation

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience equivalent to degree

Job description

The Project Engineer IV will be the technical leader of a cross-discipline engineering team and responsible for projects aimed at delivering mission-critical hardware to support our customers. The Project Engineer IV will be focused on product development of customized solutions from our extensive portfolio of high-power radio frequency (RF) solid state power amplifiers, transmit/receive high-power RF switches and our analog & digital products.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, review engineering designs, and ensure compliance with program specifications
• Collaborate with program management and multidisciplinary engineering teams to aid in the creation and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule
• Support Program Managers in the development, analysis, and maintenance of Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs) related to engineering scope, staffing, schedules, and technical execution
• Participate in Program Management Reviews (PMRs), EAC reviews, and executive-level program reviews to provide technical and programmatic insight to senior leadership and customers
• Support proposal activities for new business opportunities, including technical scope development, basis of estimate creation, resource planning, and schedule development
• Support Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and other contract modification efforts through technical assessment, cost/schedule impact analysis, and cross-functional coordination
• Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to avoid schedule delays and cost overruns
• Oversee the system integration of all subsystems including RF, DC, Digital, and Mechanical components
• Ensure all subsystems function together and meet performance criteria
• Communicate with program management on the status of technical progress through each critical milestone from program kickoff to program closeout
• Act as the technical point of contact for all stakeholders to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely manner and customer expectations are met and/or exceeded

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
  • OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
  • OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
  • OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave