Senior Project Engineer - Aircraft Surveillance Systems

Real Time Consulting, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Time Consulting (RTC), an RTCo Company, seeks a Lead Project Engineer for aircraft surveillance products in Phoenix. The role leads engineering execution across the project lifecycle, coordinating with program management and customers to meet technical, schedule, and budget goals.

The candidate will drive requirements, risk management, and system architecture activities, while collaborating with IPTs and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions and successful

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of project engineering experience or a graduate degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience leading technical teams within complex engineering development programs.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including earned value management, risk, and scope management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Managers and IPTs to ensure program execution against technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Interface with customers regarding technical and contractual requirements to support outcomes.
• Lead requirements definition, verification planning, and risk assessment across programs.
• Support system architecture development, design trade studies, and design efforts from concept to production transition.
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders including management, suppliers, and customers.
• Lead engineering teams in a matrixed environment to achieve program objectives.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering development processes

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

DO-178, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754A

Job description

Real Time Consulting (RTC), an RTCo Company, seeks a Lead Project Engineer for aircraft surveillance products in Phoenix. The role leads engineering execution across the project lifecycle, coordinating with program management and customers to meet technical, schedule, and budget goals.

The candidate will drive requirements, risk management, and system architecture activities, while collaborating with IPTs and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions and successful