Principal Project Engr

Principal Project Engr

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage large programs in Connectivity Enablers (CXE), working closely with project teams and global stakeholders to oversee overall program cost, schedule, technical risks, and dependencies.
• Lead programs to meet design goals, define prioritization of work packages, and drive overall program performance.
• Manage all aspects of NPI product development and program execution, including planning & estimation, end-to-end development, integration, product cybersecurity, qualification, and certification.
• Monitor and track program execution, deploying necessary Management Operating Systems (MOS) and devising improvements.
• Work with CAMs and functional leaders across multidisciplinary teams for planning and tracking project aspects (budget, milestones, quality, staffing).
• Be accountable for the Quality Engineering (QE) process, guiding technical teams on risks, opportunities, and assumptions for efficient estimates.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for assigned engineering scope, reporting to Engineering leadership and Program Management.
• Represent the company to external customers, including airlines, business jet operators, and certification authorities.
• Implement strong MOS in Project life cycle execution, stage gate reviews, Certification, and Process compliances (e.g., CMMi, AS9110 audits).
• Actively participate in and drive COE initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, competency development, and NPI revenue growth.
• Report project outcomes and risks to management, escalating issues as necessary.
• Address barriers and reduce costs in engineering by streamlining workflows.
• Provide direction and motivation to engineering teams for maximum performance.
• Drive Critical Thinking and Do Different Strategies within programs.
• Ensure continuous Principal Engineer skill development within the department.

Skills Requirement:

• Strong experience in the aerospace industry, particularly in building and certifying products related to Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS).
• Proven experience leading multi-functional engineering teams within a global matrix organization.
• Expertise in the preparation and execution of project plans, schedules, cost estimates, baseline change management, risk mitigation, and technical/management reviews.
• Ability to grasp complex technical concepts rapidly and a history of understanding the avionics lifecycle (requirements, development, test, flight test, certification).
• Excellent communication skills to manage and work with various stakeholders across locations, and accountability for creating a robust MOS and Communication plan.
• Experience supporting technical proposals preparation and estimating processes.
• Good leadership skills with a global mindset to drive teams.
• Go-getter attitude and ability to maneuver in complex, abstract, and dynamic business scenarios.
• Ability to quickly analyze, incorporate, and apply new information and concepts.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision, consistently taking initiative.
• Strong business acumen, knowledge of current and emerging practices in program execution.
• Good understanding of continuous improvement culture and accountability for delivering productivity savings.
• Significant experience in embedded product development specifically in aerospace, covering lifecycle activities including hardware, software, qualification, certification, and working with suppliers.
• Demonstrated expertise in a variety of program management practices and procedures.
• A proven change agent and practitioner of organizational initiatives, steering execution excellence.

QUALIFICATION:

• BE/B. Tech in a relevant engineering discipline.