Sr. Project Engineer

AEVEX Corp.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AEVEX Corp. seeks a technical owner for an engineering product line, guiding it from prototype to production and fielded support. The role covers full life cycle development, verification, and interface management across multiple teams.

Responsibilities include establishing SE processes, managing CCB for air vehicle changes, and ensuring quality per AS9100. Travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS with hybrid work from Dayton or Tampa.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent
• MS in Engineering preferred
• PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as technical manager for the product line across its life cycle
• Develop and tailor System Engineering processes based on cost, schedule, risk
• Develop RVTM and support verification, analysis and testing
• Interface between Project Management, Platform, Design and Production
• Co-Chair the Air Vehicle Change Control Board and coordinate actions
• Lead a team of engineers/contractors to deliver on time within scope
• Drive NAC system integration and define interfaces

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Systems engineering tools

MS Office

Education

BS in Aerospace/Software/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Eng

MS in Engineering preferred

PMP preferred

Tools

JIRA

MBSE

Job description

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position out of our Dayton, OH or Tampa, FL offices. Up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Job Overview

Technical owner of an engineering product line across its rapid lifecycle from prototype to production and fielded product support

Essential Functions

• Acts as the technical manager for assigned product line, accountable for driving all aspects of product design, production, testing and support. Responsible for the full life cycle development and sustainment from concept to retirement of assigned product line.
• Develop and tailor System Engineering processes based on program cost, schedule, and risk tolerance
• Develop requirements traceability verification matrix (RVTM) and supporting the verification analysis and testing.
• Provides Interface between Project Management, Platform, Design and Production team
• Co-Chairs (with Program Management) the Air Vehicle Change Control Board (CCB) for assigned UAS platform and coordinates design upgrades and corrective actions with quality, manufacturing engineering, production and supply chain management.
• Responsible for development, implementation, and management of AS9100 design and development processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Accountable for developing and documenting system and subsystem level requirements and interfaces in coordination with suppliers and design team. Responsible for verification of the 'as designed' solution to those requirements.
• Drives integration requirements and schedule for NAC systems being implemented on internal and external platforms.
• Responsible for defining system and subsystem interfaces and translation of those requirements across a multi-disciplinary team which they manage.
• Responsible for leading a team of engineers and contractors to ensure a total technical solution is within scope, budget and being delivered to the customer on time
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong Communications Skills, both verbal and written; and ability to read and understand technical requirements documents required
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills required
• Required to display strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meeting project/company objectives.
• Required to focus on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
• Strong ability to use System Engineering tools to document and manage project requirements
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in any of the following fields: Aerospace, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Master's Degree in Engineering preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Experience

• 10 years of relevant experience leading teams in the development of aircraft, unmanned systems, and/or other complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards in a design and manufacturing environment
• Experience in the following areas preferred:
  • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Flight testing
  • RC Aircraft or UAS
  • JIRA task management
  • Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a [Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As set forth in AEVEX’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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