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General Atomics · 8 hours ago

Project Engineer

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, specializing in satellite systems among other technologies. The Project Engineer will combine technical expertise with program management support, drive engineering execution, and coordinate cost and schedule performance for satellite products and technologies.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan and execute engineering development efforts for new or existing programs, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance commitments

Lead engineering activities for cross-functional engineering teams

Coordinate engineering tasks and actions to closure in a timely manner, providing updates to Program Management and senior leadership

Facilitate preparation for major program milestone reviews, such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and ORR, ensuring entrance and exit criteria are met

Assist in managing and executing the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS):

Coordinate engineering inputs to the IMS, track schedule metrics, and assess performance corrections when needed

Work with Program Management, Engineering, and Project Controls to update task forecasts and engineering manpower estimates

Evaluate IMS critical path and recommend schedule compression or risk reduction opportunities

Actively manage risks by identifying, tracking, and assessing their impact on program cost and schedule

Monitor and assist with the management of cost, schedule, or technical scope changes, supporting change management processes

Represent engineering efforts to both the functional organization and Program Management

Partner with Program Management and IPT Leads to monitor program cost and schedule performance

Develop and evaluate EVM reports for multiple control accounts, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions

Create and maintain cost and schedule Estimate To Complete (ETC) updates in collaboration with IPT Leads

Support development of Basis of Estimates for engineering tasks on proposals and changes to existing projects

Conduct periodic program planning meetings with Program Management, IPT Leads, and Project Controls

Develop and maintain large-scale tracking and burn-down workbooks, including action item lists, design review checklists, and deliverable requirement lists

Prepare and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations

Maintain comprehensive documentation and make technical presentations as required

Mentor emerging talent and collaborate across organizations to drive program success

Qualification

Earned Value Management SystemsCAM certificationRisk ManagementMicrosoft ProjectSpace systems knowledgeCommunication skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) or similar schedule/cost frameworks, including supporting EVMS status updates

Familiarity with initiation, planning, and management of projects

Understanding of Risk Management processes, practices, and policies with experience in implementing risk management on executing programs

Ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of non-routine matters of diverse scope and nature

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project is required

Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance