Project Engineer

The AARG Project Engineer will support the design, development, manufacture, test and evaluation of various prototype components and systems.

AARG is seeking a Project Engineer in the Panama City Beach, FL and/or Indian Head, MD, area.

The AARG Project Engineer will support the design, development, manufacture, test and evaluation of various prototype components and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design for manufacturing and analysis of complex mechanical and electrical components for modifications based on technical discussions and development cycles.
• Facilitate the design, analysis, testing, computer models, sketches, drawings, hardware repair, sensor evaluation and integration, modifications, and test and evaluation of Government prototypes.
• Review and redline technical drawings, specifications, firmware, and software that define the configurations of all Drawings Requests (DR’s), Notice of Revision’s (NOR’s) and associated Engineering change Proposals (ECP’s).
• Continuous monitoring of the sources of supply chain including vendor materials and unique manufacturing processes to align with project budgets and schedules.
• Manage major equipment purchasing and negotiations with contracted vendors for material expediting to maintain delivery schedules at facilities and locations nationally.
• Interface with vendors and U.S. Military & Civilian sponsors to deliver systems and components in accordance with industry and government requirements and standards for product qualification.
• Engage with senior personnel and management on significant technical matters that require coordination between organizations to manage program financial execution and planning.
• Work with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements and milestones.
• Ability to maintain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level 2 compliance on all communications in accordance with DoD guidelines on controlling critical information.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining project focus.
• Ability to draft technical reports and present to various organizational levels.
• Expert proficiency in Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Teams).
• Experience with 3D modeling software, creation and configuration management of 2D drawings for design, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and documentation required for engineering change proposals.
• Should have strong negotiation skills and the ability to deliver cost effective outcomes.
• Experience in developing DoW contract Proposals, Statement of Work (SOW’s), and Reporting
• IAW legal and contract specific requirements.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or similar is preferred, although equivalent program or project management degree and experience maybe substituted.
• 3-5+ years of experience managing Manufacturing, Product Development, and/or R&D.
• 3+ years of experience working as a government civilian, military or gov. contractor.
• Excellent work ethic, and ability to work 8-hour shifts from Monday to Friday.
• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check.

Work Location(s):

On-site at Indian Head, MD

On-site at Panama City Beach, FL