Project Engineer 4

Chipton-Ross is seeking 3 Project Engineers (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in St Charles, MO.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

3+ years experience leading or managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects teams

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.

Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. Works with customers and management to obtain approval.

Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules.

Leads project execution to complete the work statement. Identifies performance metrics. Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.

Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity. Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.

Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.

Works under minimal direction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Project Management Professional Certification

Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations

Experience with Export Compliance or International programs

Experience developing and tracking program plans/schedules and budgets for technical projects

Project management experience in an engineering environment

Experience in engineering project planning or project management

Experience supporting weapons systems

Experience working directly with government customers

Experience collaborating across functions and organizations

REQUIRED EDUCATION Minimum of a Bachelor's of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in an engineering discipline, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

WORK HOURS:

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ADDITIONAL Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.