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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

Project Engineer

Aerospace EngineeringPosted on Nov 3
Full-timeIndianapolis, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience with internal engineering processes and managing projects.
  • Project Engineer or Manager experience.
  • A strong technical background with project leadership experience.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management in tracking and optimizing cost and schedule performance.
  • A bachelor's degree in an Engineering field with 10 or more years of experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of product cost, schedule, and technical performance while leading development of technical solutions for Airborne Electronic Pod Program subsystems.
  • Lead a cross-functional technical team for the development and production of airborne software, electrical, and mechanical systems.
  • Lead system failure investigations and technical issues involving electrical, software, or mechanical design topics.
  • Provide programmatic and technical direction alongside the Program Manager, including staffing forecasts and engaging resource managers to ensure tasks are executed within allocated schedules, budgets, and requirements.
  • Represent the product team at Configuration Control Boards, Engineering Review Boards, and Failure Review Boards.
  • Provide inputs to internal and external Program Management Reviews and coordinate Technical Interchange Meetings with customers and subcontractors.
  • Lead technical and cost estimation efforts for Engineering Change Proposals and new initiatives.
  • Act as the Control Account Manager for Earned Value and Estimates at Complete for the product team.
  • Manage risk and opportunity planning for the product team.
  • Elevate issues and risks to the appropriate levels within the Program Office, Portfolio Chief Engineer, and Engineering management.
  • Delegate tasks effectively to the cross-functional team.
  • Manage and mentor product team members to optimize performance.
  • Ensure team compliance with established processes.
  • Oversee product team readiness for milestone reviews, including System Requirements Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews.
  • Collaborate closely with the Portfolio Chief Engineer to align the program with portfolio strategies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional certification.
  • A proven track record of delivering successful engineering projects.
  • Six or more years of successful Department of Defense program management or Integrated Product Team experience.
  • Experience on Department of Defense Internal Research and Development, Customer Research and Development, Technical Demonstration, System Development and Demonstration, or Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development programs.
  • Experience on Department of Defense production, depot, refurbishment, or repair programs.
  • Experience with weapon systems or special mission military platforms, architectures, capabilities, customers, or missions.
  • Leadership experience on aerospace or defense programs working for large prime contractors as a subcontractor.
  • Production and manufacturing support experience.
  • A master's degree in Engineering or an MBA.

About the Company

V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

V2X is a public company that provides mission-critical aerospace and defense support services. Its offerings include logistics, maintenance, supply chain management, and training for military and government aircraft, ensuring operators stay mission-ready. The company works by delivering end-to-end aftermarket support—spares, repairs, logistics planning, and training programs—through a global network and contracts with national security agencies, notably the U.S. Department of Defense. V2X differentiates itself through strategic growth via acquisitions (notably Vertex Aerospace in 2018 and Raytheon’s defense training business in 2021, followed by a merger with Vectrus in 2022) to build a broad, integrated portfolio and scale its capabilities. Its goal is to be a leading, globally supported provider of defense and security solutions that keeps aviation assets ready and its clients prepared for mission requirements.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Madison, WI
Founded
1975

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