Hybrid Principal Electrical Project Engineer

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About the role

  • Principal Electrical Project Engineer leading lifecycle of engine control system programs for aerospace and defense projects. Enhancing field reliability and program performance while managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure all deliverable and quality standards are achieved
  • Estimate costs, resources, and timelines to meet program and business objectives
  • Perform cost forecasting, resource planning, and trend analysis to support program performance
  • Monitor and analyze project progress (cost, schedule, and technical performance) to ensure alignment with established objectives
  • Lead weekly project reviews to track status, resolve open issues, and drive task execution
  • Conduct critical path analysis and collaborate closely with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to manage workflow and priorities
  • Identify , assess, and escalate project risks as needed; develop and implement corrective actions
  • Lead root cause analysis efforts to resolve technical and programmatic challenges
  • Oversee Engineering Changes (Class 1 and Class 2) and ensure proper execution and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with internal processes and company guidelines; recommend process improvements to enhance scheduling, monitoring, and reporting efficiency
  • Effectively communicate project status, risks, and performance to engineering teams, management, and customers
  • Utilize MS Project to develop and manage detailed program schedules

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • Prior experience in project management capabilities, including stakeholder management, cost control, risk management, and schedule execution
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical teams
  • Proficiency in MS Project scheduling and critical path management
  • Experience with Engineering Change processes
  • Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to “work the fundamentals” — balancing hands-on technical engagement with high-level project oversight

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • And more!

Job title

Principal Electrical Project Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$107,500 - $204,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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