Project Engineer

Owen Daniels is currently partnered with a global communications technology company. They deliver network, satellite and space solutions to commercial and government customers worldwide. They are seeking a Staff Project Engineer to own technical execution across complex hardware and software programs. This is a hands-on, on-site role in Chandler, AZ.

Job Summary

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• Build and maintain the integrated schedule across software, FPGA, hardware and manufacturing.
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• Map and manage dependencies so no team is left blocked.
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• Own the risk and issue register. Flag problems early, before they become surprises.
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• Partner with senior technical leads to turn architecture into estimated, sequenced tasks.
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• Track progress, spot slipping work and drive re-planning with the responsible leads.
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• Hold subcontractors and third parties to agreed dates, quality and acceptance criteria.
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• Be the technical execution point of contact between engineering, manufacturing, test and program management. Lead milestone reviews.
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• Support the handover from development and test into manufacturing release.
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• Report status, schedule health and forecasts to leadership. Use modern and AI tools to build dashboards and automate tracking.
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• Shape how the organization plans and executes, and mentor Project Engineers.
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Required and Desirable Experience

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• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, Electrical or Systems Engineering, or similar (Master’s or PMP a plus)
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• 10+ years in complex, multi-disciplinary engineering, including 4+ years driving schedule or technical execution on hardware-software programs
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• Proven record of delivering programs under heavy ambiguity with no existing playbook
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• Strong software or systems background to assess estimates, architecture and integration risk
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• Waterfall or stage-gate delivery experience (critical path, earned value, gate reviews), plus sound judgement on when to use Agile
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• Satellite communications, RF/modem, FPGA or embedded experience (desirable)
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• Regulated defense or aerospace manufacturing experience, such as ITAR, DFARS or AS9100 (desirable)
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Key Details

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• On-site, Chandler, AZ
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