Project Engineer

Calspan JETS is the worlds premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing. These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly.

Why Join Calspan JETS? At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our integrated team, you'll be an important part of an environment where people are passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems.

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing team to support project execution teams by maintaining alignment between internal project execution plans, contract delivery dates, busines objectives and an overall portfolio level resource plan. Coordinate and manage the technical execution of the engineering, production, installation and commissioning activities by serving as the technical point of contact on the project.

Every single thing we do with our customers and employees is based upon our goal of being selective to join and difficult to leave. We operate with a core set of values surrounding inclusiveness, accountability and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?

Option to work 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off!

Core Responsibilities Listed Below Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities:

In alignment with Integrated Product Teams, the Sr. Project Engineer manages the flow of internal project execution across the operations departments during the lifecycle of the project. The key deliverable to the organization is a resource loaded project schedule that feeds into the JETS Execution System, providing continuously updated project information and informing project discussions and decisions within the context of the portfolio.

Coordinate with systems engineers and lead engineers to facilitate where needed the technical execution of the project activities by :

• Tracking system design against requirements
• Engaging with customer and vendor technical teams to gather information
• Leading inter-departmental technical discussions in support of issue resolution
• Coordinate inter-departmental deliverables such as drawings, specifications and test procedures in alignment with project execution plans.

Engage with project execution teams on a regular basis to ensure the team is aligned with the plan, track progress on current tasks, and review any potential changes to upcoming activities.

Work with the other members of the Operations Planning team to ensure resources are allocated across the portfolio of projects in alignment with contract delivery dates and overall business objectives.

Track and mitigate internal project risks and issues using formal risk and issue management tools.

Continuously interface with project managers to stay in synch on customer scope or schedule changes. Directly support customer engagements as needed to communicate details associated with a given plan.

Carefully track project scope using the Execution Plan baseline and support project managers with cost and schedule impact assessments of customer requests.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters Degree in related discipline
• 5+ years in related discipline
• Previous experience in a related engineering or project management position or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Superior collaboration and teamwork working problems with multiple conflicting solutions
• Experience with Project Engineering tools and technologies (Microsoft Project preferred)
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated self- starter with the ability to work well in a team setting
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The companys talent brand, Be Calspan, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.