Senior Principal Engineer, Project Engineering; Hybrid

Position: Senior Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Hybrid)
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Posted Today

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US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1

Country:
United States of America Time Type:
Full time

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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None/Not Required

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Not Required We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer – Project Engineering to provide strategic leadership and oversee the execution of medium-to-large, multi-year aerospace engineering programs. This role drives project planning, technical execution, hardware development, testing, budget management, and program delivery while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, business objectives, and organizational priorities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical and project leadership expertise to manage complex initiatives, mitigate risks, optimize resources, and drive cross-functional teams toward successful program outcomes.

What You Will Do Lead complex, multi-year engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with program objectives, contractual requirements, schedules, budgets, and delivery commitments. Establish and oversee integrated project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics, leveraging Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data to assess progress, identify variances, and drive informed decisions. Align engineering, project management, planning, production, and leadership teams to support program execution, resolve complex challenges, and achieve strategic objectives.

Proactively identify program risks, evaluate potential impacts, and lead mitigation and corrective action strategies to protect cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance. Drive cost efficiency, resource optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project performance and business profitability. Oversee hardware development, configuration control, equipment modifications, engineering documentation, and design release activities throughout the product lifecycle. Provide oversight of engineering test activities, including test planning, procedure development, results analysis, and verification of product and customer requirements.

Lead project reviews, monitor program performance, ensure adherence to engineering standards and processes, and establish best practices to improve execution and operational effectiveness. Support new business pursuits through project planning, technical execution strategies, schedule development, and budget estimation. Present program status, risks, financial performance, and strategic recommendations to engineering leadership and key stakeholders to facilitate alignment and decision-making. Qualifications You Must Have  Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience   Qualifications We Prefer  Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, particularly with aerospace test equipment, high-performance engine systems, or complex hardware programs.

Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), including management of project budgets exceeding 10 million. Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project.…