What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Project Engineering position at CAES?
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At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
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Overview:
Salary Range: $230,640.00 - $288,300.00 annually (San Diego, CA).
BENEFITS
Other benefits include:
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We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.
Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES by Honeywell.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
The Director of Project Engineering serves as the Senior Leader responsible for the technical execution, engineering planning, and integrated engineering performance across Defense Systems Development Programs, Engineering Projects, and Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E). This role oversees project engineering teams supporting Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar, Space, and Communications programs, ensuring that engineering activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required level of technical rigor. The Director of Project Engineering provides leadership across the full program lifecycle capture, proposal development, design, integration, verification, and sustainment while implementing standardized processes, managing engineering risks, and driving cross-functional coordination between systems, hardware, software, digital, and program management teams. This role is essential in ensuring disciplined execution, predictable performance, and customer satisfaction across a complex, growing portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
- Lead and drive the execution of all development programs for Defense Systems engineering teams, providing direction, mentorship, and support to engineers.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
Project Oversight:
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all Defense Systems projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and timelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Systems Engineering:
- Drive the development and integration of Defense Systems technology into EW, Radar and Communication based programs and projects for both Defense and Space environments, addressing all operational and technical challenges.
- Ensure systems engineering principles and best practices are applied throughout the project lifecycle.
Strategic Development:
- Contribute to the strategic vision and roadmap for Defense Systems technical solutions and product development ensuring adherence to NPI revenue targets
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities in Defense and Space Electronics technology in EW, Radar and Communications.
Customer Engagement:
- Liaise with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and gather feedback for continuous improvement of Defense Systems technical and manufacturing solutions.
- Present technical concepts and project updates to executive management and customers.
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure all engineering activities align with regulatory standards, safety requirements, and industry best practices.
- Manage risk assessments and define mitigation strategies for Defense Systems projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
- 13 years' experience in the Engineering or Project Engineering discipline.
- 8 years' leadership experience with oversight of multi-discipline engineering development teams in a high-tech manufacturing company.
- 10 years' experience in aerospace, defense electronics, mission systems, or related high-reliability domains.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware that is controlled by US export law. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
Preferred Education & Experience
- Master’s Degree or 20 years’ experience in a technical specialty or Engineering Leadership role
- 13 years experience in program or project management
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, communicate complex technical concepts, and influence decision-making at executive and customer levels.
- Experience driving results in a matrix organization
- Well versed in RF system level requirements across multiple domains, including EW, COMMS, RADAR.
- Experience in Radio Frequency/ Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Software based program execution.
- Experience working in classified development environments or programs with complex security constraints.
- Experience working directly with DoD, military, or prime contractor customers. Foreign military and commercial experience is also a plus
- Experience with government programs, proposal development, secure environments, or technology road mapping.
Salary Range: $230,640.00 - $288,300.00 annually (San Diego, CA).
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES by Honeywell provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.
Employment Transparency:BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Leave Programs.
- 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
- Tailored Management/Leadership Training
- Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
ABOUT CAES BY HONEYWELL
CAES (which is owned by Honeywell) is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.
Salary : $230,640 - $288,300
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