Project Engineer IIIIV (Land)

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About This Role
Textron Systems is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth ARV a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. Its expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility unrivaled versatility and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications.

We are seeking multiple highly qualified candidates to lead and support our Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) engineering projects supporting our internal development initiatives and our contract programs. The Project Engineers will work primarily with the engineering disciplines and program teams to plan and execute ARV project to achieve defined objectives within cost and schedule constraints. Project Engineers lead a multidisciplinary team and provide technical leadership and guidance on development efforts that impact on ground vehicles products and programs. As a member of ARV Project Engineering team the ARV Project Engineers ensures that the engineering efforts meet customer and internal requirements.

ARV Project Engineer roles and responsibilitiesAA1.1 (all roles):
Collaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedule and budget per customer Earned-Value Managements System requirements (EVMS)
Resolve schedule resource and technical conflicts
Navigate and lead multidiscipline teams through unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions
Collaborate with functional managers to organize and delegate key tasks
Interact daily with program managers planners engineers and technicians
Generate statements of work and managing outside contractor performance
Act as a technical interface between engineering development team Integrated Product Teams and Integrated Supply Chain for product and program needs
Chair (or delegate) responsibilities to execute change control boards for your project /product
Develop discretionary funding plans and requests outlining program needs for successful execution
Provide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance
Develop proposals (cost and technical) and basis of estimates for new business opportunities
Prepare and present engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews
Responsible for Average Unit Manufacturing Cost (AUMC) of PPD vehicles and future LRIP/full-rate production environmentsAA2.1

ARV Vetronics/C5ISR Project Engineer Roles/Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing and coordinating all ARV Vetronics and C5ISR specific-related activities acting as a liaison between different teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.
oManage and coordinate all Software Cybersecurity Networking and Systems Design Development Integration and Test Activities
oSupports Chief Engineer to drive technical risk and maturity into Vetronics/C5ISR system designs and development
oCoordinate Engineering support of Vehicle of builds outfitting test and final delivery
oResponsible for delivery of associated technical artifacts including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)
oSupport of all C5ISR Software and Cyber Security related Technical Customer Integrated Product teams (IPTs) and Working groups (WGs)
Responsible for coordination and communication with Integrated Supply chain Engineering Program Management and Government customers on all ARV Vetronics and C5ISR related tasks activities risks and issues.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline graduate degree in engineering or management disciplines desired
8 years of related experience and ability to obtain Secret clearance
Development of systems architectures and concepts of operations
Experience in program planning control account management and risk management
Experience in leading internal and external programmatic and technical reviews
Experience in proposal processes and basis of estimate review

How We Care
At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful.
Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran
Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

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