Description
Leidos Space Division, is seeking a talented Project Engineer to support Defense and Civil Space Systems in the Space Division. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Space Division provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.
As a core member of the team, you will play a valuable part in supporting and executing IR payload capabilities for a variety of customers. You will be required to support multiple tasks in parallel, productively contribute to and lead team environments, and communicate effectively to management, coworkers, and customers. You must also be self-motivated and highly organized with a focus on managing customer expectations with a constant goal of generating high quality products that exceed stakeholder expectations. In this role you will also serve as the control account manager (CAM) across multiple integrated product teams (IPTs).
Primary Responsibilities:
The IR Payloads Project Engineer will have a key impact on program execution and will:
Directly support program management office in successful execution of all aspects of the program(s) including cost, schedule, procurement, integration, resource
management
Establish and maintain Control Account budgets and schedules
Support forecasting completion costs for responsible cost accounts
Define the tasks and the sequencing of the schedule for optimizing the accomplishment of the work scope
Work with technical leads to define and evaluate resources and schedule required to complete defined work
Assure the scheduled activities for the Control Account have a realistic duration and performance logic
Proactively manage the personnel performing the Control Account detailed scope of work
Review and approve all resources and cost type charging to the Control Account and assure its accuracy
Prepare Control Account Variance Analysis Reports that clearly address cause, impact, and corrective action
Prepare Estimates to Completion for remaining Control Account and work package work scope
Provide forecast dates for accomplishing activities and milestones in the Control Account Schedule
Lead or participate in Make/Buy decisions
Status all work scheduled within the Control Account
Participate in applicable IPT meetings to assure technical integration
Preparation and/or review of variances, exceptions and/or waivers to requirements
Work in a team environment, oversee team status on progress and issues, and elevate as needed for support
Basic Qualifications:
BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of four (4) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and two (2) years of direct engineering experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience with hardware and/or operations in direct engineering experience
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work in a team, and develop cooperative relationships
Ability to track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently
Self-motivation and quick learner to adapt to the broad array of subjects and issues encountered
Experience with supply chain management and ability to work with suppliers to help them meet both hardware and non-hardware deliverable requirements
Candidate must be a resident of San Diego, CA or the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to either location.
Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance if required by the program.
Preferred Qualifications:
A working knowledge and experience with space rated IR payloads
Project Engineering experience/background or a desire to learn project engineering
Exposure or general knowledge of Earned Value Management
MS Project experience
Original Posting Date:
2024-10-17
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00146238
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
