TS/SCI Project Engineer VI

Insight Global; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Englewood, CO is seeking a Project Engineer VI to lead the Integrated Master Schedule and drive cross-functional teams for modular small satellite programs. The role requires DoD TS clearance, extensive program management experience, and the ability to coordinate staffing, risk management, and milestone reviews. You will prepare BOEs, support proposals, and present technical results to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 12+ years with a Bachelor's, 10+ years with a Master's, or 7+ years with a PhD
• Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and driving execution
• Hands-on experience developing and executing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Experience preparing for and leading major program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, ORR)
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar frameworks
• Experience managing change control for cost, schedule, and technical scope
• Strong communication and presentation skills for customers and senior leadership
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Experience with requirements management tools and space system knowledge
• Background with modular/scalable small satellite programs or on-orbit missions

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and IMS for the program
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to meet cost, schedule and performance commitments
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; manage change controls
• Lead milestone reviews and ensure entrance/exit criteria are met
• Support proposals, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, and customer interfaces
• Prepare and present engineering work products to customers and senior staff
• Serve as a prime technical contact and drive program success by influence
• Coordinate staffing, resources, and forecasted metrics; report status to leadership
• Maintain compliance with GA-EMS processes for design, development, and testing
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and technical leadership for talent development

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Risk & opportunity management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

Proposal support

DoD TS clearance

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Master/PhD)

Tools

MS Project

Windchill

Jira/Confluence

SAP

Deltek

COBRA / wInsight / MPM

Job description

Job Description

A leading defense and space technology client is hiring a Project Engineer VI to join the program leadership team supporting modular, scalable small satellite platforms and constellations in Englewood, CO. Day-to-day, this person will be responsible for the development and execution of the Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), leading cross-functional engineering teams to plan and execute development efforts that meet cost, schedule, and performance commitments. They’ll coordinate day-to-day task prioritization, define engineering resource needs, and secure appropriate staffing while partnering with Program Management on product design, development, and continuous improvement. A core part of the role is risk and opportunity management, identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks along with managing change control across cost, schedule, and technical scope. The Project Engineer VI will ensure GA-EMS processes for design, development, integration, test, and performance verification are tailored and implemented to meet contract requirements, and will drive engineering tasks and action items to closure with regular status reporting to senior leadership. This person will prepare and lead major milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, ORR), ensure entrance/exit criteria are met, and present engineering work products to customers and senior staff at periodic and milestone reviews. They’ll also support proposals and white papers, including engineering Basis of Estimate (BOE) development and customer interfaces, while serving as a prime technical contact who leads by influence to drive program success. This position will be on-site in Englewood, Colorado and is offering a base salary of $116,480 - $208,505k based on years of experience.

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent engineering experience)

12+ years with a Bachelor's, 10+ years with a Master's, or 7+ years with a PhD

Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI

Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and driving execution against cost, schedule, and technical commitments

Hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and executing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), including forecasts and performance metrics

Experience preparing for and leading major program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, ORR)

Practical experience with Risk and Opportunity Management on active programs and proposals (identification, tracking, cost/schedule impact)

Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost/schedule management frameworks

Experience managing change control for cost, schedule, and technical scope

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to serve as a prime technical contact to customers and senior leadership

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Experience with requirements management tools and supporting requirements verification Working knowledge of space systems, small satellite platforms/constellations, and DoD customers (Space Force, SDA, NRO, MDA, intel community, civil science missions)

Active TS/SCI clearance

Familiarity with Windchill, Atlassian (Jira/Confluence), and SAP

Experience supporting proposals, white papers, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development

Prior experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or with EVMS tools (Cobra, wInsight, Deltek, MPM)

Mentorship or technical leadership experience developing emerging talent

Background with RS3-type modular/scalable small satellite programs or on-orbit mission execution.