Senior Principal Project Engineer (continuous opening)

Vectrus, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectrus, Inc is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary defense systems initiatives in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will drive technical frameworks, align with government requirements, and guide engineering teams across prototypes and integration efforts.

You will mentor engineers, manage risk, coordinate with suppliers, and optimize resources while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical frameworks and project architectures.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers and optimize resources.
• Mentor team members and foster collaboration.
• Help shape policies to improve efficiencies and drive innovation.

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Role Overview: Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions? As aPrincipal Project Engineersupporting our engineering team in Indianapolis, Indiana, you’ll play a key role in developing and deploying specialized systems for the U.S. government. From modifying aircraft with advanced mission systems to prototyping cutting-edge technologies, you’ll drive multidisciplinary projects that are impactful, agile, and essential to national defense. In this position, you’ll oversee technical frameworks, manage risk, coordinate with suppliers, and optimize resources while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, you’ll mentor team

s, foster collaboration, and help shape policies that enhance efficiencies and drive innovation.