Element U.S. Space & Defense

Principal Project Engineer

Element U.S. Space & Defense

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Camden • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

FlashRay

About the role

  • Review customer statements of work and project requirements, and develop project plans, schedules, and technical documentation as required
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including program management, operations, and customer technical POCs to meet project objectives
  • Monitor project progress and resolve issues impacting project cost and schedule
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory and industry standards
  • Identify project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials and work with program management and operations to source and allocate these resources
  • Prepare and deliver project status reports to stakeholders
  • Conduct risk assessments (e.g., safety, cost, technical, schedule) and implement mitigation strategies
  • Develop, review and/or approve engineering solutions such as fixture designs, analysis, or specifications to facilitate test execution
  • Conduct project close-out activities and post-project evaluations
  • Perform other duties as may be required

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering or related field required
  • 8 years of relevant technical project and engineering experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experience in working in a project team environment
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information
  • Extensive background check and US Citizenship will be required
  • BS in Mechanical, Physics, or Aerospace Engineering preferred, advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant technical project and engineering experience, preferably at a US Gov’t munitions test site
  • Working knowledge of energetic materials and formulations including high explosives
  • Knowledge of energetic systems such as fuses, warheads, and rocket motors
  • Familiarity with energetic material qualification tests and methods: sensitivity, thermal stability, mechanical properties, hazard classification, ageing, toxicity
  • Knowledge of energetic performance testing: detonation velocity, critical diameter, burn rate, cylinder expansion, etc.
  • Knowledge and experience with munitions test instrumentation and diagnostics such as flash x-ray, PDV, DIC, high speed video, ballistic radar, blast gauges, piezo pins, and associated data acquisition systems
  • Experience interacting with various DoD weapons, munitions, and safety boards (e.g., NOSSA, DDESB, WSESRB, MREB, Army IM Board) to secure necessary approvals for transportation, testing, and qualification
  • Knowledge and experience with relevant testing standards such as MIL-STD-2105, AOP-7, TB 700-2, and related NATO STANAGs and ITOPs
  • Ability to identify safety hazards and implement risk reduction activities to mitigate
  • Must be proficient with compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support EUSSD test sites, customer interaction, technical meetings, etc.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and responsible person requiring little direct supervision
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale engineering projects
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
  • Firm understanding of complex mathematical concepts
  • Strong time management and analytical skills
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
  • 401k with employer match
  • Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
  • Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
  • Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
  • Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementengineering solutionsrisk assessmentsenergetic materialsmunitions test instrumentationtesting standardsdata acquisition systemsmathematical conceptstechnical documentationproject planning
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcritical thinkingtime managementanalytical skillscommunication skillsself-motivateddependableresponsibleteam collaborationstakeholder reporting