CAE USA · 1 week ago
Chief Project Engineer
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCAE USA is a company that focuses on revolutionizing training and critical operations in defense, civil aviation, and healthcare. The Chief Project Engineer will lead and coordinate technical program execution for flight simulator programs, managing complex project initiatives and overseeing cross-functional teams.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Myesha Smith
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams
The CE performs as the technical lead over the assigned engineering team on a program to include leading/participating in program peer & gate reviews, supporting program management reviews (PMRs), and coordinating technical activity amongst the program IPTs
The CE performs weekly/monthly Cost Account Management (CAM) reviews with IPTs and is responsible for technical, cost and schedule performance for the engineering content on a program
Communicates within and outside of the organization which include customers or vendors
The CE receives engineering direction from and is accountable to a Directorate Chief Engineer (DCE), who has overall Program Engineering responsibility for successfully proposing, developing and delivering Product Line solutions
Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area
Implements strategic goals established by leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences
8+ years of USG/DoD development program experience
3+ years of Engineering Lead experience in USG/DoD development programs
3+ years of experience with IBM/Rational or Atlassian development and collaboration tools, DOORS, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Microsoft Project
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance
Preferred
Advanced Master's Degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience within the training and simulation industry
3+ years of experience performing as liaison between program management, engineering management, and the technical disciplines involved in a project
3+ years of experience performing as primary technical interface with USG/DoD customers
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
Company
CAE USA
CAE USA, located in Tampa Florida, provides modeling and simulation technologies, integrated training solutions and training system support services for various defense and government agencies in the USA, Central and South America.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ben Nicholson
Chief Growth Officer
Chris Sens
Labor Relations Specialist HR Business Partner
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