Senior Project Engineer — Lead Design to Production

BAE Systems, Inc.

Kingsport (TN)

On-site

USD 108,787 - 184,937

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Life and disability insurance

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Kingsport, TN team. The role bridges engineering design and real-world execution at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant, requiring leadership to guide a diverse engineering team.

You will own the technical roadmap, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure on-time delivery with rigorous standards. Strong communication and hands-on CAD experience are essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field is required.
  • 8+ years related experience incl. design, development, or commissioning.
  • 2 years in engineering technical project leadership.
  • Proficient communication across departments and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers to meet complex functional requirements.
  • Drive execution by owning the technical roadmap within project schedule and budget.
  • Manage partnerships as the primary technical contact for internal teams and suppliers.
  • Bridge design to production through commissioning and hand-off to production teams.
  • Support program growth with accurate budget estimates and new proposals.

Skills

AutoCAD
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Job description

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Kingsport, TN team. The role bridges engineering design and real-world execution at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant, requiring leadership to guide a diverse engineering team.

You will own the technical roadmap, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure on-time delivery with rigorous standards. Strong communication and hands-on CAD experience are essential.

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