Staff Project Engineer

Job ID: 9044Req ID: 1781Location: Merrimack, NH, USAPosted: 2026-10-13Job Family: EngineeringJob Function: Project EngineeringPay Type: Salary Company Information: Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. Summary of Responsibilities Job Summary The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for the Technical Management of the Program along with the oversight of performing requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. The PE also performs functional and timeline analysis, detail trade studies, and requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Requirement analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, certification, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. The PE is responsible for ensuring the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. The PE is responsible for the planning and technical execution of the engineering content of an assigned project. The PE plans, schedules, and manages the Engineering content on projects for new product development along with sustaining and upgrade projects for existing products. New product development includes projects that are solely designed in-house as well as those that are co-developed using other Elbit Systems companies or external suppliers and contractors. The PE is the liaison between the Program Management Office (PMO) and the engineering team assigned to the project. The PE is responsible for performing the technical management activity in accordance with standard Engineering practices and policies. Responsibilities and Tasks RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain Engineering project plans on assigned Programs in new product development or sustainment of existing projects. Perform requirements management using tools such as DOORS. establish timelines, budgets/estimates and secure support/buy-in from functional and senior management Conceptualize, analyze, design, and oversee semi-complex systems level architecture design. Lead teams and facilitate the communication and interaction amongst the functional representatives; develop cross functional teams to assure proper engineering discipline representation on a task Perform requirements analysis and allocations. Identify roadblocks and bottlenecks to project execution and determine a course of action to eliminate or avoid them; develop and implement recovery plans for off schedule and unanticipated events Communicate with the Engineering resources to ensure that specific tasks assigned to them are progressing at the required completion rate Escalate engineering issues to the appropriate level of management for which the engineering team cannot reach consensus. Maintain action item lists Conduct project reviews as required; present detailed plan status to senior management as required Is responsible for representing project execution issues in stakeholder or customer discussions. Create procedures for carrying out various systems engineering tasks. Perform systems integration tasks. Assist with verification and validation tasks. Follow internal systems engineering procedures for carrying out various SE responsibilities. Other related duties assigned by supervisor. Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience) Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related Project Engineering Management and Systems Engineering experience to be proficient in the above areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Requires a working knowledge of engineering processes related to Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. - Proficient with MS Office including Microsoft Project and associated applications is needed. - Systems level block diagram capture tools such as Visio. - Other related systems engineering tools. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS - Project Management Professional (PMP) exposure or certification a plus - Requirements Management Tools (DOORs or other similar relational data bases) Skills and Abilities SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES - Must be a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing - Must have demonstrated ability to negotiate with individuals, functions, senior management and suppliers - Need to be skilled to motivate and facilitate individuals and teams - Need to be a strong problem solver, able to differentiate the importance from the urgent and prioritize activities - Must have demonstrated strong leadership at a Program level Travel/Physical Requirements This position will be based in Merrimack, NH with occasional travel required. Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer: Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available Flexible Vacation & PTO Paid Parental Leave Generous Employee Referral Program Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 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