Lead Program Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Greenville, Texas, United States; onsite

Company

Defense technology company delivering end-to-end solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security customers.

What you will do

• Plan and execute assigned program activities across the full lifecycle.
• Document and approve program plans while ensuring adherence to engineering lifecycle processes.
• Lead and coordinate Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Specialty Engineering, Logistics Engineering, and Technical Publications activities.
• Manage technical performance and compliance across engineering, manufacturing, and Hangar, Dock and Line operations.
• Identify and manage program risks within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as a key technical interface for customers and senior leadership throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant program, project, and engineering experience; or a graduate degree with at least 10 years; or 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with program planning, engineering guidance, and execution within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Understanding of engineering processes and policies.
• Experience in aircraft integration, testing, and delivery.
• Experience in Software/Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering including Test Engineering, or Project Engineering.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, and U.S. Citizenship are required.

Nice to have

• Leadership experience as a Task Leader, IPT Leader, Functional Manager, or in a similar role.
• RC-135 weapon system experience and familiarity with control drawing specifications or aerospace wiring diagrams.
• Experience with KVM systems, network switches, KG encryptors, RF/IF hardware, NAS, and DO-160 environmental testing.
• Ability to create system wiring diagrams and server configuration documentation.
• Understanding of the L3Harris bid process.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 schedule: work nine out of every fourteen days for 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
• Inclusive and engaging environment focused on professional growth, work-life success, community values, and operational excellence.
• Pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks may apply where permitted by law.