Program Engineer

Overview In this role you will drive design, planning, and test activities for strategic weapon system programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technically sound subsystems, oversee risk and E&T activities, and maintain regulatory and military standards. You’ll influence program outcomes through technical guidance, customer engagement, and continuous improvement, contributing to advanced programs within a global defense-focused company. Compensation / BenefitsFlexible Work SchedulesEducation AssistanceCareer Development & Training OpportunitiesWellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company FundingPaid Parental Leave ResponsibilitiesLead cross-functional collaboration to develop and implement program plans across design, execution, integration, and testingManage subsystem design, integration, testing, and schedule requirements to deliver cost-effective, technically acceptable productsCoordinate and oversee test and evaluation of strategic weapon system programs, ensuring compliance with military standardsConduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for program challengesMonitor progress, milestones, and provide status reports to senior managementEnsure engineering activities comply with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirementsProvide technical guidance to team members to foster a collaborative, innovative environmentParticipate in design reviews, technical meetings, and program-related activitiesManage program budgets, resources, and schedules to achieve successful deliveryIdentify and implement process improvements to increase efficiencyCreate and present design and test details at technical interchange meetingsSupport technical estimates for proposalsOrganize Program Management Execution Gates for leadership reviewsConduct problem solving and personnel developmentEngage with customers to ensure satisfaction Key requirementsBachelor degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field)Minimum 5 years in program engineering, design, integration, and testing, preferably in defense/aerospace with major acquisitionsMinimum 10 years in engineering design, integration, test and evaluationStrong understanding of missile systems and military standardsProven track record managing complex engineering programsExcellent problem-solving, critical and strategic thinkingStrong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse, multi-site teamsProficiency in program management software and toolsSECRET Clearance (with ability to obtain SAP)Ability to travel ~25%strong communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingprogram management software and toolsmissile systems knowledgemilitary standards and DoD processes