Project Engineering Lead - Contract to Hire

Mirion Technologies, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirion Technologies Secure Integrated Solutions (SIS) is seeking a Principal Engineer, Project Engineering Lead to support our SIS team in developing and deploying security solutions that facilitate protection of the nation’s critical infrastructure.

The role focuses on technical leadership for complex integration projects, applying rigorous systems engineering practices and ensuring alignment with requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in project operations.
• Experience with system requirements management.
• Knowledge of Jama and MS Project.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex integration, software and hardware projects.
• Apply systems engineering practices.
• Maintain requirements traceability matrix.
• Assess risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure designs meet requirements through reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Requirements management

Systems engineering

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

Jama

MS Project

Job description

Project Engineering Lead - Contract to Hire

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Mirion Technologies Secure Integrated Solutions (SIS) is seeking a Principal Engineer, Project Engineering Lead to support our SIS team in developing and deploying security solutions that facilitate protection of the nation’s critical infrastructure.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES & CORE FUNCTIONS

• Technical lead engineer for complex Integration, Software and Hardware projects.
• Leadership and value-added application of Systems Engineering practices.
• Analyze, trace, and ensure adherence to system requirements on all assigned projects through the development and maintenance of the requirements traceability matrix.
• Evaluate, analyze, and document all explicit and implicit system operational concepts through interaction with all stakeholders on assigned projects.
• Ensure system and subsystem design meet the system requirements through development of documentation, participation in design reviews, and constant communication with other functional disciplines on assigned projects.
• Develop a strong understanding of the technical solution within each functional discipline and maintain that understanding as the technical solutions are enhanced and mature.
• Follow all Mirion ISO and engineering policies and procedures in performing day to day activities on assigned projects.
• Proven domain knowledge of products, systems, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements on assigned projects.
• Plan and develop engineering management plan for assigned projects, including engineering schedules, budget plans, and staffing plans.
• Identify and evaluate risks and opportunities on all assigned projects and work with the project manager to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with the project manager on assigned projects to ensure project performance regarding cost, schedule, and quality.
• Monitor and report project engineering performance to leadership through formal status reviews and develop project corrective action plans to improve project performance when necessary.
• Perform engineering trade studies on new technologies or new solutions.
• Organize and direct assigned project team members from other functional disciplines to ensure schedule adherence, timely issue resolution, and proper prioritization of tasks.
• Assist business development with bid and proposal opportunities through development of compliance matrices, technical solution, cost estimation, and proposal documentation.
• Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree and five years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree and three years of prior relevant experience.
  • Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in project operations, including all phases of the system development life cycle.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience managing system requirements or technical project management.
  • Experience with requirements management tools, such as Jama.
  • Experience with scheduling tools, such as MS Project.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to influence, inspire, and motivate all project team members.
  • Keen sense of ownership in project deliverables, with initiative and entrepreneurial characteristics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and configuration management.
  • Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
• Preferred
  • System and network architecture and design.
  • Microsoft operating systems.
  • Relational databases, such as Oracle.
  • Microsoft Active Directory.
  • Software Development Life Cycles.
  • Systems Engineering V-Model.
  • Cybersecurity policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements

• Required to sit or stand, bend, type and reach while performing daily functions.
• Daily work with office equipment and materials.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sitting at a desk or standing to perform other tasks.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.