Raytheon

Date Posted:

2019-08-29-07:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA

Principal Project Engineer - Mission Systems

Description:

Become part of an exciting team focused on the development of the systems and software for US Department of Defense training systems. This department is responsible for platforms ranging from the B-52, JSTARS, E-3 AWACS and technologies such as Cyber Security and Live, Virtual, Constructive enablers. 

The Simulator & Training Systems (STS) Fixed Wing and Mission Systems Engineering department seeks a Project Engineer (PE) to lead a team of engineers in the development of new and exciting simulation systems and products. The PE serves as the single point of contact for engineering on a development project. Responsible for the technical leadership and project management of the design & development activities, within the guidelines set by the LCVSM/Program Manager and Customer. This PE position is intended for the E-2 Hawkeye program. The role will include leading the development and execution of modifications to the baseline system. This PE position will include a component focused on bid and pursuit support, serving as the lead on complex pursuit activities. Candidate should have prior engineering experience with simulation systems or strong knowledge from avionics subsystem software domains such as flight displays or flight management systems. 

Candidates must have strong technical, leadership and organizational skills as well as project management experience. The candidate will be expected to spend a significant portion of their time in a direct technical role. The candidate should show the ability to unleash energy within a team through passion and enthusiasm. 

This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to interface with Executive Managers, Program Managers and Operations Managers across all business areas within Collins Aerospace. In addition to communication with those functional areas, the candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to create and leverage powerful networks.

Experience in supporting pursuit activities, including bids and proposals is also desired.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Information Data hub (Single point of contact for LCVSM, Ops, Configuration Management (CM), Security, Design Assurance Center (DAC), etc)
• Multi-disciplinary engineering team leader for systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and quality
• Customer’s Technical Interface 
• Responsible to guide engineering development in accordance with the Technically Consistent Process (TCP), requirements, budget and schedule
• Works with group manager to ensure that the project is appropriately staffed. Identifies resource issues and works with group management to resolve, escalating to department management if needed.
• Leads Technical Risk and Opportunity mitigation tasks
• Leads engineering bid efforts
• Provides input to Decision Point material
• This position will require occasional travel both domestically and internationally

Desired skills/experience:

• Experience in avionics simulation systems development, verification/validation, and interfaces would be beneficial.
• Strong teamwork orientation is a must.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and requirements and design capture tools including DOORS, ALM, Jama, and Subversion is desirable.
• Candidate must be well organized and able to communicate effectively with engineering, leadership and customers.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
• US Citizenship
• Must have a software development background and the ability to show understanding of software development concepts such as MOSA, Object Oriented Design, Multi-threaded coding, etc.
• Must have experience with performing bid and pursuit efforts.
• Must be able to show experience in leading a team.

Selling Statement:

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a fast paced team, with opportunities for growth than this team could be the perfect fit for you. The Simulation and Training Systems and Hardware Department will allow you the opportunity to experience all facets of Collins Aerospace STS development and be closely aligned with our Air force customer to bring the best possible experience to the warfighters of today and tomorrow.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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