Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Avenue Technologies and Commodities Inc; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior System Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in delivering large-scale software-centric systems. This role requires a strong background in cost and schedule management, along with experience in Agile and DevOps environments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a proven track record in managing complex engineering projects. With a focus on program execution and adherence to budgets, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting both internal and external program reviews. If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in software-centric systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of IPT to meet cost, schedule, and staffing commitments.
• Monitor adherence to budgets, plans, and schedules for program execution.

Skills

Cost Account Management (CAM)

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Agile Development

DevOps Development

Cross Functional Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

• Drive strong execution of the IPT to meet cost, schedule, and staffing commitments
• Monitoring adherence of IPT budgets, plans, and schedules to support program execution
• Support internal and external program reviews

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience driving cost, schedule, and / or technical performance to develop large-scale software-centric systems
• Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Experience working in an Agile or DevOps development environment
• Experience with onboarding new work, proposals and / or basis of estimate (BOE) development
• Experience leading cross functional engineering teams with a proven track record
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels of program, customers, and technical leads (IPTs, chief engineers, architects)
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS / SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Experience with Risk and Opportunity management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
• Experience with satellite command and control and operations domain
• Experience leading major milestone reviews
• Development experience on a government contract

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