Tech, Engineering Project Assistant; Onsite

Location

US-CA-FULLERTON-676 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 676

United States of America

Onsite

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

DoD Clearance:
Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

The EPA will be responsible for assisting software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing the wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments typically include:

• Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications.
• Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase.
• Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle.
• Performs project non-technical duties.
• Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams.
• Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills.

• Edits format of software/systems documentation. Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implements into documentation. Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance.
• Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools. Generate reports as required.
• Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers to create/edit documentation.
• Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process.
• Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis.
• Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements.
• Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process.
• Supports the Bid & Proposal process, assisting in bid narratives and bid reviews.
• Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments.
• Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels.
• Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams.
• Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues.

• Edits format of required documentation.
• Prepares presentations.
• Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status.
• Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings.
• SW/media release coordination.
• Audit support.
• Test event coordination.
• DoD Common Access Card (CAC) management.
• Monthly inventory and management of integration/ship rider equipment.
• Collects inputs from programs team to support Engineering Program Reviews (EPRs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Participates in status meetings.
• SharePoint access management.
• Engineering metrics collection and familiarity with process/RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) rollout.
• Requirements management support.
• Change Control Board (CCB) coordination/meeting minutes/tracking/action items.

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint and O365 Outlook
• Prior experience working on teams in a collaborative environment

• Engineering metrics collection and familiarity with RLPM process
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, DOORs, Share Point
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to receive work from peers, engineers and managers
• Able to retain information quickly
• Proactive self-starter

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40;
  Flexible work
  
  Hours:
  
  Core hours, Modified time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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