What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demonstration Project Engineer - Undersea Systems position at Ventus Solutions?
Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of technology-driven innovation, dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients. We cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. At Ventus Solutions, we believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. Be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Demonstration Project Engineer to support an innovative defense program. You will provide technical and programmatic support for a multi-stakeholder defense demonstration effort. In this role, you will leverage your operations and technical experience to manage schedules and ensure the technical completeness of all work products. Your primary responsibilities include supporting the lead systems engineer with schedule development, identifying and planning tasks for supporting working groups, and participating in those groups to maintain situational awareness and cohesion among stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with Technical Program Managers, project engineers, allied partners, technical warrant holders, safety engineers, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment across all technical and programmatic activities. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.Work Location: Newport, RI (onsite) Travel: <10%Clearance: SecretRequired Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical field. Submarine operations experience can be substituted for a technical degree 5-10 years submarine experience, or experience with subsystems and/or operations Strong knowledge of submarines and submarine operationsAbility to draft schedules, program plans, and milestone presentations for multinational teamsExcellent communication skills, written and verbal Proven ability to collaborate across functional and technical teams Desired Experience Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationProficiency with scheduling tools for developing and maintaining program schedulesStrong ability to build and foster relationships across diverse technical and programmatic stakeholders