Project Engineer, ATS

Your role in helping us shape the future:
In the Aircraft Technical Services (ATS) department, we manage the integration and installation of Intelsat Inflight systems onboard multiple commercial aircraft types.
As an ATS Project Engineer, you will lead talented technical teams on multiple projects through all phases of the engineering lifecycle, including proposal development, project plans and budgets, resource allocation, deliverable tracking, risk/issue management, etc.
You should have a genuine desire to drive an increase in consistency and collaboration within the ATS teams and between ATS and other Intelsat departments.
Are you up to the challenge?

• Lead multiple cross-functional teams and vendors through the design, substantiation, and certification of Intelsat Inflight systems and components onboard multiple commercial aircraft types.
• Develop project plans including requirements, design deliverables, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations by adhering to defined processes, procedures, and applications.
• Keep programs on track by holding regular integrated project team (IPT) meetings to review and update project schedule status, budgets, risks and issues, actions, and resources. Assure early problem identification and implementation of corrective action.
• Support project proposal development and review plans to identify technical approach, timeframe, funding and resource requirements, and processes for accomplishment.
• Assess factors contributing to project success or failure and make recommendations for future improvements or changes. Research lessons learned, best practices, risk assessments, and trends as a foundation for new baseline plans. Ensure all project plans and sites are kept up to date with respect to scope, deliverables progress and scheduling, budget status, and resource allocation by adhering to defined ATS playbook processes, procedures, and applications.
• Provide timely reports to management to ensure an understanding of project status and performance. Prepare interim and completion project reports.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across departmental teams.

You should definitely have:

• BS Engineering degree in a relevant field
• 2-4+ years of experience in an engineering or certification environment
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings to Company and industry standards, including Drawing Practices per ASME Y14.100 and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Demonstrable proficiency in MS Project and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Extensive practical knowledge of project management theory, concepts, and principles (e.g., theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle, etc.)
• Great communication skills with all levels of employees, both internal and external customers, including presentations, negotiations, and written reports
• Ability to travel 5-10% including internationally and working in an aircraft hangar environment for approximately 2-4 weeks at a time.

It would be nice if you had:

• Commercial aircraft certification, structural, and/or electrical engineering experience
• Project management experience in a technical environment
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®)
• Prior experience with Configuration Management (CM), preferably Agile, as well as Smart Sheet, Share Point, and Project Web Access (PWA) applications.

What it's like to work with us:
Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite and inflight connectivity landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications, and we do it all in a high-energy environment that welcomes the next challenge. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.

• We emphasize personal and professional growth
• Awesome benefits including DTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
• Flexible Work Arrangements and Hybrid Work Policy of 3 days per week onsite experience
• Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture

Other Job Info:
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