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Project Engineer - TRU Simulation Training, Inc.

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer is a highly-motivated and self-driven team player that has the ability to perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. The Project Engineer is responsible for all technical (software, mechanical, and electrical) oversight required for the design, development, and test of flight simulation training devices. The candidate will have a proven history of leading and managing teams of multi-disciplined engineers through the successful completion of product delivery. The candidate will have experience collaborating with engineers, group leads, operations, customers and program managers to deliver high quality products that meet and exceed project requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all technical activities for assigned project(s) from initialization through close-out

• Ensure project goals are achieved on-time, safely, in compliance, and per quality requirements

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work

• Monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, regulations, accepted engineering practices, and standards

• Ensure effective communication and coordination between all disciplines and all other project team members

• Responsible for leading Hardware Software Integration efforts

• Provide technical and administrative direction and leadership to Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Engineers

• Review and provide decisions on technical specifications, designs, test plans, and milestone goals

• Coordinate with the customer, technical interface, and engineering to define specific requirements that may affect training equipment design efforts

• Coordinate and support status meetings and design reviews and oversees the approval process for all project change requests

• Present to client audiences and/or professional peers

• Create and maintain a Configuration Management Plan and a RTVM throughout project lifecycle.

• Prepare and conduct technical presentations: SRR, PDR, CDR

• Determine project responsibilities by:

• Identifying project phases and elements

• Assigning personnel to phases and elements

• Generating input for technical scope requirements in proposals and reviewing bids from contractors

• Determine project specifications by:

• Studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards

• Completing technical studies

• Preparing cost estimates

• Preparing system level designs

• Collaborate with the Program Manager on the following:

• Project monthly financial reporting variance analysis (root cause and corrective actions)

• Technical inputs to Bids and proposals

• Functional Engineering schedule inputs

• Identification of Technical Risks and Mitigation Plans

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering

• Minimum 5 or more years of related experience required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of flight simulator industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Experience working with customers and product managers to identify business needs and translate into technical requirements

• Experience leading and managing engineering teams is preferred

• Experience with simulator design, development, integration, and testing is preferred

• Creative problem-solver focused on driving change and continuous improvement

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to travel for up to 25% annually

• Ability to obtain a security clearance required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Take your career higher at TRU Simulation Training:

• Competitive starting salaries with growth potential

• Health benefits beginning day one

• Tuition assistance and continuing education programs

• Paid holidays

• Relocation assistance (terms and conditions apply)

• Flight training courses and bonuses (terms and conditions apply)

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EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: TRU Simulation + Training, Inc.
Primary Location: US-Florida-Lutz
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 09/09/2024, 2:01:53 PM
Job Number: 325840