Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri 12+ months Up to $89.00/Hour Contract Shift-1

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required.

100% on-site. The Company is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join the Defense Engineering Team on our F-15 program in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role would support the Airframe Engineering team for the F-15.

• Coordinate with key team members to help align priorities and key activities Weekly and monthly meeting support – Staff, PMM, ECAPA, ECAB metrics generation and chart prep – 25%
• Maintain program trackers, calendars, and documentation to ensure consistent execution
• Monitor performance and assist control account managers with opportunities /risks, earned value management, discrete updates and variances
• Maintain the facilities and equipment plan for the Airframe Engineering Team
• Monitor airframe business execution metrics: CDRLs, staffing, on time release, Engineering first pass quality, noncompliance performance, Oobeya, various change boards, governance board, and more
• Manage updates for our Risks Issues and Opportunity reviews
• Lead project kickoffs, creation of BOEs, and senior Leader reviews
• Coordinate staffing with functional teams, maintenance of AP, and onboarding new teammates
• Support planning, coordination and execution of engagement programs (recognition, surveys, employee listening, virtual and in-person events)
• Draft and publish internal communications (i.e., emails, intranet posts, newsletters, etc.) tailored to local audiences

12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 3+ years of experience with Project Management
• 3+ years of experience working in a cross functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership
• 3+ years of experience with business operations and/or business process improvements
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Products, or other project management tools
• Experience working directly with Engineering Teams
• Experience leading/managing projects associated with production engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain

• 5+ years of experience communicating with executive audiences
• 5+ years of experience collaborating internally across multiple organizations
• Experience leading a team either formally or informally, mentoring, and supporting team members
• Experience in Program Management, Compliance, Risk Management and Finance

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.