VIR Consultants Inc
Location
Torrance, CA | United States
Job description
As a Project Engineer, you will
Build and implement a project plan for the successful development, implementation and testing of software from start to finish
Communicate with the involved project team and management, keeping them informed of progress, risks, and educating them on the operation and performance of the design
Independently evaluate and assess gaps in planning
Highlight and document risks
Create approaches and solutions to resolve roadblocks
Manage the cost and schedule with an understanding of EVMS principles
Manage software scope to identify and control changes that may affect overall project completion
Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses
Document scope, assumptions, designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports
Be contributor to the preparation of successful proposal estimates and technical volume write ups
Navigate through challenging, technical environments to, assess and communicate full impacts, and manage expectations
Represent the company's consistent with its technical reputation
Travel may be required
To be considered for the Project Engineer role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
BS Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline WITH 5+ years of experience in project management/project engineering or a lead role; OR MS Degree WITH 3+ years of experience in project management/project engineering or a lead role.
2+ years of experience working as part of a project team
Technical writing experience
This job requires access to United States export-controlled information.
It would be great if you also had:
Experience managing technical programs
Software development knowledge
Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Hands-on Electrical, Mechanical, Controls experience or knowledge in a Test/Development lab environment
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
Experience with the development of Integrated Master plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Experience with Risk and Opportunity management or similar business processes
Experience with Agile/Scrum development and implementation
Familiarity with SVN, JIRA, DOORS
Familiarity with dSpace, LabVIEW, and NI software development/verification
Secret Clearance is a plus
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Experience managing requirements in DOORS
Familiarity with Earned Value Management System
SCREENING QUESTIONS
Does candidate have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering?
Does candidate have at least 6 years of experience in project management, project engineering, or a project lead role?
Does candidate have familiarity with software development?
Does candidate have familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)?
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Project Engineering experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience managing technical programs
- Some experience or knowledge of software development
- Experience or knowledge of Earned Value Management
- Experience managing requirements in DOORS
- Familiarity with dSpace, LabVIEW
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