Project Engineer (Maritime) Job at Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) (Orlando)

Job Description

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for all technical and engineering aspects on assigned projects. The successful PE leads a multi-disciplined engineering team and works closely with Program Managers, functional groups, other departments, customers, and subcontractors/vendors, as necessary, to facilitate project completion, while meeting customer requirements. This role provides hands-on technical leadership, system integration oversight, and engineering governance for complex training systems. The Mid-level/Senior Project Engineer assigned to this role will have primary technical responsibility for the Maritime Integrated Training System (MITS) program.

Job Responsibility

Serves as the program’s technical authority, responsible for overall technical design, system architecture, and hardware/software integration
Reviews, approves, and provides technical direction on requirements, specifications, designs, test plans, and technical milestones
Ensures hardware/software integration issues are identified, tracked, and resolved
Oversees engineering release processes to ensure technical integrity, configuration control, and compliance
Ensures final delivered products accurately represent the target aircraft or maritime platform and meet all requirements
Coordinates and directs engineering activities across training device programs within a matrixed organization
Identifies technical risks, integration challenges, and resource constraints
Communicates technical status, schedule impacts, and risk mitigation strategies to Program Management
Provides engineering support during manufacturing, integration, test, and acceptance phases
Participates as a presenter or technical reviewer in internal and external program reviews
Builds and supports high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering teams
Provides technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to engineers
Works collaboratively with functional engineering groups, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other departments
Leads engineering coordination in a matrix environment
Serves as the program’s primary technical representative during customer acceptance activities
Interfaces directly with customers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve technical issues
Supports new business development and proposal efforts
May serve as a technical proposal lead on assigned pursuits
Represents ASI engineering at relevant third-party stakeholder meetings

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years’ engineering experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience developing complex hardware/software systems
Minimum of 3 years’ direct experience as a Project Engineer in Maritime based training/simulation systems (Preferred)
Experience leading and managing engineering teams
Experience working with customers and product managers to identify needs and translate into technical requirements, with a focus on government customers
Strong background in software development (Preferred)
Experience with simulator design, development, integration, and testing (Preferred)
Experience in maritime simulation industry standards and regulatory requirements (Preferred)
Must be able to effectively lead teams in a matrix environment
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
Ability to adapt communication style and messaging to different audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a project-oriented, fast paced environment to meet deadlines
Knowledge of formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides
Proficiency in common business software (Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Visio, SharePoint)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Computer, Aerospace, Marine, or related discipline) from an accredited institution is strongly preferred
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Must be able and willing to travel domestically and, on occasion, internationally
Must be able to perform normal office duties (sitting for long periods)
Must be able to travel CONUS/OCONUS via multiple types of transportation
Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator

Nice to have

3 years’ experience working on Maritime based training/simulation devices
Experience in maritime simulation industry standards and regulatory requirements
Advanced degrees (M.S. or higher) in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field