Senior Project Engineering Leader, Space Systems

Trident Systems Inc.

Sterling (VA)

On-site

USD 167,000 - 226,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Project Engineering Manager at Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division leads the project engineering team, driving system integration across multiple space hardware and software programs. You will own the engineering baseline, including scope, WBS, IMS, and risk management, while aligning with program managers and chief engineers to deliver on commitments.

The ideal candidate has delivered complex hardware/software programs from concept to delivery, familiar with EVMS, Agile,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 12+ years aerospace/defense experience, or 10+ years with a graduate degree.
Experience as TPM or CAM with EVMS exposure and cost/schedule ownership.
Solid systems engineering lifecycle, hardware/software integration, and Agile with JIRA.
Experience leading formal technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and requirements traceability.
Strong leadership and ability to communicate status to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the project engineering team across multiple programs as integrating technical lead.
Define system scope, WBS, and establish governance and technical review cadence.
Ensure internal and customer design reviews meet program milestones.