Project Engineer ( Only USC / GC can apply )

Job Description: Project Engineer
Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Program Manager and Integrated Product Teams to ensure the success of the Program…technical, schedule and cost targets properly defined and met. 
• In drawing his/her support from the engineering function, the PE must constantly engage the other cross-functional leaders, defending the Program’s needs and priorities while working with the leadership to understand and accommodate the demands of competing Division needs.
• Interface and work closely with the customer(s) on technical and contractual requirements, and anticipate and fulfill customer needs to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and continued business expansion; negotiate as required and obtain positive resolution.
• Working in conjunction with PM and Proposal Lead, to decompose business case and customer contract requirements into Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, support the develop the detailed Basis of Estimates (BOEs), construct viable Schedule (IMS), determine technical deliverables and associated program risks and opportunities.
• Responsible for requirements definition, verification and distribution, technical baseline development, resource identification and allocation, design trade studies, preliminary design, detailed design, system testing, qualification testing, supporting the handoff to Production (production configuration) and ensuring the technical deliverables to support a successful Entry-Into-Service
• Lead the technical development of the program. Serve as the focal point for all engineering development, product definition, resource allocation, task assignment and completion, problem solving and decision making necessary to accomplish project charter.
• Direct the engineering team assigned to the program, manage their performance and, through a matrix structure, oversee their participation within the program.
• Effectively communicate with the PM and serve as a leader on project team through a collaborative, trust-based relationship, ensuring all have the latest information available.
• Work with Division Leadership Team /Staff and functional groups to support the various meetings and reviews necessary to meet business objectives and commitments.

Work Experience
Requirements

• Requires strong knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. 
• Should have proficient knowledge of the product lifecycle including obsolescence management.
• Should have proficient knowledge of project management including Earned Value and Risk/Scope Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience in project engineering.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience in project engineering.