Title:  Lead, Project Engineer

Job Title: Lead, Project Engineer

Job Code: 30208

Job Location: Greenville, Texas

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Aircraft Project Engineer supporting customer funded contracts for the WC-135 and TC-135 aircraft – both EPF and MITD/PDM contracts.  The Aircraft PE will support the generation of proposals as well as the technical execution for contractual efforts for 5 aircraft.   The Aircraft PE will not only work with engineering but also manufacturing, Hangar, Dock and Line (HDL) and flightline test to complete tasks and resolve issues/problems with aircraft modifications, sustainment and system testing.

• Lead and communicate effectively with a diverse engineering and production team, consisting of multiple engineering disciplines to develop solutions that meet contractual requirements.
• Prepare Engineering proposal briefings and support other engineering functions in the development of their bids.      
• Review engineering bids and provide a summary review of the engineering bids to Senior Engineering management.
• Serve as the Technical Point of Contact for the Technical Evaluation of proposals with the customer.
• Serve as the Technical Point of Contact with the customer on executing the WC-135 and TC-135 projects.
• Work closely with Program Office and engineering team to identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Review and approve all technical documentation for projects.
• Review, approve, and sign off on technical contractual deliverables to the customer.
• Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to the customer and senior leadership.
• Work projects across all phases of the contract (requirements, design, manufacturing, integration and testing).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 9 years of related experience, or a graduate degree with at least 7 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of directly related experience is required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven experience in preparing proposals, reviewing bids, and supporting proposals through submission and customer technical evaluations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance, modification, and sustainment processes.
• Hands-on experience with integrating and testing mission systems, including setting up and maintaining a System Integration Lab.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Experience managing projects across various phases, including requirements gathering, design, manufacturing, integration, and testing.