Project Engineer III

The Project Engineer III leads a multidisciplinary engineering team in developing advanced subsea robotic capabilities, integrating mission‑specific payloads, and designing vehicle subsystems. This role leads the technical execution of projects by developing and implementing plans, overseeing design activities, applying established engineering standards, and leveraging company tools to deliver high-quality solutions.

The Project Engineer III works closely with the Program Manager to ensure engineering efforts align with cost, schedule, and performance requirements. The role also supports the Project Engineering Manager in advancing broader business and organizational objectives.

The specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads small to midsize multidisciplinary engineering teams—typically 5 to 20 members—by driving day‑to‑day project execution, coordinating team activities across the full project life cycle, clarifying task dependencies, and ensuring effective communication.

• Develop and maintain the technical execution roadmap defining system‑level milestones and clear completion criteria.

• Applies Systems Engineering methodologies as outlined in the Systems Engineering Master Plan, including requirements management, change management, technical reviews, and design verification activities.
• Builds relationships within and across teams, manages and mentors less experienced employees.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring engineering activities are properly planned, sequenced, and resourced.
• Analyze user requirements and support the development of high‑level system architectures and engineering concepts.
• Identify and develop execution plans to manage functional and system interfaces across mechanical, electrical, software, and mission payload domains.

• Monitor project execution and engineering productivity metrics, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Support the identification, tracking, and mitigation of technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Review engineering work products, including drawings, technical reports, test plans, test procedures, test reports, and other engineering deliverables, to ensure alignment with company standards, industry best practices, and project needs.

• Travel, either domestic or international, when required

ESSENTIAL:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in an engineering discipline, including Mechanical, Electrical, Ocean, Software, or related field, from an accredited institution.

•  5+ years of practical technical experience in the engineering process, including concept development, analysis, design, drawing, integration and testing of complex robotic and/or ocean deployed systems.

• 2+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.

• 2+ years of CAM experience and an understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and guidelines to effectively support program planning and performance tracking. 

• Experience implementing and maintaining a variety of project management methodologies to include Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum

• Must have a US Government DOD Security Clearance

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders

  • Present information to stakeholders

  • Develop tools for project engineering needs

  • Use standard Microsoft business applications

  • Learn and conform to industry standards (MIL, ABS, etc.)

DESIRED:

• Training in fundamentals of engineering management

• Knowledge and/or experience in subsea engineering

• Knowledge and/or experience in tethered or untethered underwater vehicles

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation $109,800.00 - $164,600.00