Principal Project Engineer
Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Principal Project Engineer
Orlando FL (Onsite)
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Principal Project Engineer to lead the engineering execution of complex in-flight entertainment aircraft connectivity and supporting product and system projects. Working with the Program or Project Leader and the Project Design Authority you will be accountable for integrating engineering activities across disciplines and delivering solutions that meet technical customer quality cost and schedule requirements.
In this position you will also develop engineering execution strategies resolve significant technical and delivery issues and guide projects from requirements definition through design integration qualification certification support and acceptance. You will be expected to exercise independent judgment in ambiguous situations influences decisions across functions and organizational levels and provide technical leadership and guidance to other engineers.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development integration qualification and fielding of aircraft entertainment and connectivity products and systems. Coordinate hardware software systems test quality and other engineering functions to resolve complex technical issues and manage interfaces between solution elements.
- Own the engineering execution plan for assigned projects including technical scope milestones resources risks dependencies and engineering budgets. Monitor performance and take corrective action when needed. Serve as Work Package Manager when assigned with accountability for the work packages defined scope budget schedule risks and deliverables.
- Partner with the Program or Project Leader and Project Design Authority to align technical decisions with customer requirements and project cost schedule and quality commitments. Serve as a primary engineering interface with customers key subcontractors and internal stakeholders on assigned projects.
- Define and tailor the development strategy and Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) for assigned solutions. Lead requirements definition and solution design including preparation for preliminary design reviews (PDR) critical design reviews (CDR) validation qualification certification support and final acceptance.
- Lead engineering reviews and ensure technical decisions risks actions and design changes are documented and addressed. Analyze engineering performance measures and recurring issues determine root causes and lead improvements to project execution product performance or engineering processes.
- Identify engineering resource and skill needs and work with functional leaders to secure appropriate staffing for bids projects and product delivery. Mentor engineers share technical and project execution practices across teams and perform other duties as assigned by the employees manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development integration qualification and fielding of aircraft entertainment and connectivity products and systems. Coordinate hardware software systems test quality and other engineering functions to resolve complex technical issues and manage interfaces between solution elements.
- Own the engineering execution plan for assigned projects including technical scope milestones resources risks dependencies and engineering budgets. Monitor performance and take corrective action when needed. Serve as Work Package Manager when assigned with accountability for the work packages defined scope budget schedule risks and deliverables.
- Partner with the Program or Project Leader and Project Design Authority to align technical decisions with customer requirements and project cost schedule and quality commitments. Serve as a primary engineering interface with customers key subcontractors and internal stakeholders on assigned projects.
- Define and tailor the development strategy and Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) for assigned solutions. Lead requirements definition and solution design including preparation for preliminary design reviews (PDR) critical design reviews (CDR) validation qualification certification support and final acceptance.
- Lead engineering reviews and ensure technical decisions risks actions and design changes are documented and addressed. Analyze engineering performance measures and recurring issues determine root causes and lead improvements to project execution product performance or engineering processes.
- Identify engineering resource and skill needs and work with functional leaders to secure appropriate staffing for bids projects and product delivery. Mentor engineers share technical and project execution practices across teams and perform other duties as assigned by the employees manager.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
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Special Position Requirements
- Schedule: Core business hours Monday Friday. 9/80 eligible.
- Travel: This position may require domestic and/or international travel 20%.
- Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified consistent with federal law state law and local ordinances.
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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 142632.00 - 237720.00 USD Annual
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.
(For Internal candidate if you need more information please raise HR request through MyThales)
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:
Elective Health Dental Vision FSA/HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w/LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program
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About Company
In all critical environments - air, land, sea, space and cyberspace - decision-makers, operators, crews and members of our armed services and security forces are faced with millions of important decisions every day. It is in supporting these people that Thales in the United States ha ... View more
