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Project Engineer/Manager

MCKEAN DEFENSE/CABRILLO TECHNOLOGIES

Project Engineer/Manager

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    McKean Defense is a Naval Life Cycle Management, Engineering, Enterprise Transformation and Program Management business headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. McKean’s engineers, developers, technical staff, programmers, analysts, and program managers identify and deploy new shipboard technologies, integrate information technology across shipboard platforms, and develop strategies to support the Warfighter. McKean’s employees create strategic solutions to help customers reach new levels of mission support and transform their organizations. McKean Defense is employee owned, and values the life experiences of potential candidates, including those who have served our Military. Currently, 38% of McKean’s employee owner workforce are veterans.

    McKean Defense is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Manager to provide technical coordination and lifecycle support for U.S. Navy Machinery Control Systems (MCS). The candidate will be responsible for leading, developing, and coordinating the technical team providing system development, deployment, and integration of systems.  Role and responsibilities include:

    1. Leading a team through a technical project

    2. Effectively prioritize and execute tasks 

    3. Work effectively with other organizations, functions, project sponsors, and vendors/manufacturers

    4. Coordinate technical requirements across team members, ensuring successful performance

    5. Support resource / workload management; ensure proper manning 

    6. Develop, update, and manage project schedules, risk matrices, and presentations with inputs from technical teams

    7. Implement and enforce existing processes with the technical team

    8. Produce progress reports and/or presentations

    9. Provide management and tracking of system trouble and improvement reports

    10. Facilitate configuration management of work products

    Required Skills

    BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred. Engineering Management or other engineering degrees may be considered, along with demonstrated knowledge/experience with electrical/control systems.

    Knowledge of concepts and practices associated with control systems

    Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams

    Technical writing ability

    Self-motivated, able to work in team environment

    Experience leading a team through a technical project

    Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills

    Planning/organizational skills

    Ability to travel up to 25%

    DoD clearance is required, or ability to obtain one.

     

    Required Experience

    2+ years of experience in engineering (preferably electrical/computer) related to control systems

    Experience using test and diagnostic tools associated with control systems testing/troubleshooting

    2+ years experience in a project/technical management role

    Project Management certification a plus, but not required

     

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

    McKean Defense is an E-Verify company.

     

  • Qualifications

    BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred. Engineering Management or other engineering degrees may be considered, along with demonstrated knowledge/experience with electrical/control systems.

    Knowledge of concepts and practices associated with control systems

    Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams

    Technical writing ability

    Self-motivated, able to work in team environment

    Experience leading a team through a technical project

    Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills

    Planning/organizational skills

    Ability to travel up to 25%

    DoD clearance is required, or ability to obtain one.