Engineering Project Leader

Engineering Project Leader

Who We Are 

Kymeta revolutionizes satellite communications through Intelligent Communications Platforms (ICPs). Our electronically steered flat panel antennas enable seamless communications on-the-move. Kymeta solutions serve government, military, maritime, transport, and public safety clients worldwide, providing uninterrupted connectivity and spatial intelligence anywhere, anytime. With over 150 patents, Kymeta is shaping the future of global communications. For more information, visit kymetacorp.com.

What We Need  

Kymeta is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Project Leader to support new product development efforts in satcom antenna technologies. In this role, you will partner closely with all disciplines of Engineering and interface with Supply Chain and suppliers to plan, coordinate, and drive execution across Programs. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and will bring strong communication, organization, and follow-through to keep complex technical programs on track. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Project planning, scoping, and execution of cross functional development programs from concept through qualification and release. 

• Act as a driving force for helping definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

• Own creation and resolution to complex cross functional tradeoff decisions to drive program progress

• Work with teams to develop project milestones and project estimates

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines

• Lead risk management processes and mitigations

• Manage engineering program budget creation, tracking, and budget exceptions

• Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary brainstorms and root cause analysis efforts

• Ensure steady progress of tasks and identifying and removing stalled or blocked items

• Ensure resource availability and allocation

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

• Report to management with detailed status updates and estimation tracking on project deliverables

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

• Report and escalate to management as needed

• Manage vendor execution to desired schedule, budget, and statement of work

• Manage strategic supplier and development partner relationships

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

• 10+ years of Project Management experience developing and launching integrated Hardware and Software technical products

• Proven ability to successfully manage large scale projects and teams that deliver new products to market on schedule and within budget constraints

• Experience managing all phases of the product development life cycle 

• Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative, multi-disciplinary development teams as part of a matrix organization

• Experience driving efficiencies and reducing operational or manufacturing costs associated with technical programs

• Thrives in a dynamic, highly ambiguous entrepreneurial environment

• Ability to collaborate across teams and lead technical teams to structure technology development efforts to meet customer requirements

• Capability to work with a variety of stakeholders to establish project plans including scope of work, schedules and budget

• Proven success for developing rapport and managing expectations by effectively communicating project status to all levels of the organization.

• Skills to create and maintain project schedules in Microsoft Project, monitor project team progress and adjust as required to assess risks and control scope

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification desired

EDUCATION  

• B.S. in Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

COMPENSATION 

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $150,000 - $200,000. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, clearance level, industry expertise, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.  

BENEFITS 

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Vision & Dental

• Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Time Off

• Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.