Project Engineer III
Project Engineer III will lead the planning and tactical execution of engineering content for assigned programs, serving as the primary technical authority under Engineering Leadership and in direct collaboration with the Program Manager. This role will drive multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and on budget, while acting as the key technical liaison between engineering management, technical disciplines, and the customer. The role will ensure alignment with Sparton’s business goals through effective cross‑functional leadership and visible organizational impact.
Responsibilities
- Guide and execute engineering management practices, including holding requirements technical review boards and systems engineering technical reviews to understand and interpret technical requirements and coordinate requirements across organizations.
- Working knowledge of DOD program environment; esp. FAR, ITAR, and FMS requirements.
- Manage technical team ETCs throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee and coordinate cost / schedule / technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects and understand earned value analysis of cost and schedule metrics.
- Assign specific job tasks to engineers and teams for completion and monitor progress.
- Provide 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 proposal efforts including system architectural design, BOE creation and technical writing.
- Use Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments and assure group employees adhere to Sparton policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
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.Required Qualifications
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.Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Travel Requirement
10%
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and communicate, use hands / fingers, feel and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.
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