Senior Project Engineer

Vectrus, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X is seeking an Advisory Project Engineer to plan, manage, and execute complex defense-related projects. You will provide expert guidance on technical execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring success through strategic planning and leadership across engineering disciplines.

The role requires 8–12 years in engineering or project management, with proficiency in Office tools, MS Project, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of engineering or project management experience.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and risk management tools.

Responsibilities

• Leads technical estimation efforts for complex projects, ensuring accuracy in cost assessments, resource allocation, and schedule feasibility while driving competitive bids and proposal strategies.
• Drive project assessment and control strategies.
• Manage high-risk technical challenges and mitigation plans.
• Provide expert-level stakeholder communication and leadership.
• Oversee resource management and project execution optimization.
• Develop and implement technical management strategies across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Lead engineering efforts, including architecture definition, requirements management, and integration.
• Advise on supplier selection, contract negotiations, and technical compliance.
• Forecast future engineering staffing needs and optimize workload distribution to support engineering-wide resource planning.
• Contribute to the continuous development of the project engineering discipline through mentorship, training, and process improvements.
• Responsible for defining and improving technical project execution methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure

Jira

Windchill

GitHub

Microsoft Project

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 $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Project Engineering at V2X

Project Engineering is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on planning, managing, and executing projects. It combines technical expertise with project management skills to successfully achieve project objectives. The Advisory Project Engineer provides expert guidance on technical project execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This role ensures project success through strategic planning and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Leads technical estimation efforts for complex projects, ensuring accuracy in cost assessments, resource allocation, and schedule feasibility while driving competitive bids and proposal strategies.
• Drive project assessment and control strategies.
• Manage high-risk technical challenges and mitigation plans.
• Provide expert-level stakeholder communication and leadership.
• Oversee resource management and project execution optimization.
• Develop and implement technical management strategies across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Lead engineering efforts, including architecture definition, requirements management, and integration.
• Advise on supplier selection, contract negotiations, and technical compliance.
• Forecast future engineering staffing needs and optimize workload distribution to support engineering-wide resource planning.
• Contribute to the continuous development of the project engineering discipline through mentorship, training, and process improvements.
• Responsible for defining and improving technical project execution methodologies.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD secrect clearance (US Citizenship required).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of engineering or project management experience.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and risk management tools.

Technical Skills

• Expert understanding of IEEE 15288, PMI PMBOK, and ISO 9001.
• Advanced knowledge of Azure, Jira, Windchill, and GitHub.
• Deep expertise in mechanical, electrical, software, or manufacturing engineering disciplines.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking.
• Ability to influence project direction and mentor senior engineers.

Level of Supervision

• Works independently; receives guidance only in the most complex situations.

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.

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