Project Engineer III

Position Objective

The Project Engineer III is responsible for the planning and tactical execution of the engineering content of an assigned project. This includes successfully leading an assigned multidisciplinary engineering team through project planning and execution of program on time and on budget. The projects can be a mix of customer and internally funded. This position requires a broad technical knowledge needed to assess scope of a project for planning purposes, identify technical challenges at an early stage and navigate the project down a successful path from conceptual design to production. The candidate should attain an in-depth understanding of Sparton business goals and provide the engineering leadership required to support goal attainment. The ideal candidate for this position comes from a background in systems engineering, engineering IPT lead, operations product manager, technical program manager, or other engineering function with leadership responsibilities.

• Guide and execute engineering management practices, to include holding requirements technical review boards and systems engineering technical reviews to include understanding and interpreting technical requirements and coordinating requirements across organizations
• Working knowledge of DOD program environment; esp. FAR, ITAR, and FMS requirements.
• Manage technical team ETCs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversees and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects and understand Earned Value analysis of cost and schedule metrics.
• Assigns specific job tasks to engineers and teams for completion as well as monitor progress.
• Provides key technical insight to Vice President of Development Programs, Vice President of Engineering and Senior Leadership Team in internal and external program reviews and reports.
• Interface directly with customers through presentations, meetings, or other communication
• Serve as member of the Engineering Leadership Team (ELT).
• Support Bid and proposals efforts including system architectural design, BOE creation and technical writing.
• Uses Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments and assures group employees adhere to the Sparton policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field
• 8+ years' experience
• Earned Value Management (EVM) Control Account Manager (CAM) experience preferred
• Experience working through the System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Defense acquisition and budget process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, when required.