Project Engineer

Volt is immediately hiring Senior Project Engineer in Berkeley, MO. As Senior Project Engineer you will:

• Looking for a Senior Project Engineer for the Flight Simulation Labs - Hardware Interface Systems team.
• The Flight Simulation Labs organization has expertise supporting marketing, design, development, integration, test and training objectives for commercial planes.
• Provide technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of simulation environments for commercial planes programs.
• The Project Engineer will lead the project execution for the full product design life cycle including, but not limited to, proposal development, estimates, scheduling, requirements, design, acceptance test procedures and associated engineering maintenance support.
• 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.
• Works with various customers and teams to lead project execution in the design, procurement, building, integration, and testing of Flight Simulators, Trainers, Manned Flight Hardware Simulators, Avionic Test Benches and Facility Infrastructure.
• Works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, engaging with multiple teams and being responsive to agile requirements and critical path customer need dates.
• Directs proposal development and leads project execution by identifying activities, resources and events required to complete the work statement.
• Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.
• Delegates responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical correctness and consistency of products and services.
• Produces estimates in support of EVM (earned value management) acting as a CAM(control account management).
• Assess project performance by holding actual results accountable to baseline plan, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
• Identifies performance metrics.
• Engages in direct and frequent interaction with internal client program personnel and occasionally external client's personnel (program management, technical teams, and fabrication technicians).
• Drives process improvements and support problem resolution.

This is a 12 Month full time Contract opportunity. The ideal candidate will have: Clearance Required: Active Secret Required to Start Technical Skills/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• Experience in managing complex project schedules and managing large scale program and project.
• Experience leading a team or a project.
• Experience in building relationships with internal and/or external customers.
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with CAM (cost account manager) in EVM (earned value management).
• 3+ years of experience in the mission systems field.
• Experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in avionics, electrical, and/or a mission systems role.
• 3+ years of experience in electronics and design.
• Experience in Agile Methodologies and tools.
• Participated in every phase of a product lifecycle (e.g., requirements definition, systems design, systems development, systems integration, systems test and systems support).

Education Requirements:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience).
• ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Pay Rate: $75.00 - $82.00 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please or call . Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Volt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.