Project Engineer, Aircraft Technical Services

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 aircraft integration design, analysis, and certification of Intelsat Inflight IFE/IFC systems and components onboard various commercial aircraft types.
• Manage cross-functional teams across finance, program management, supply chain to ensure programs remain within the budget.
• Develop project plans including requirements, design deliverables, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations by adhering to defined processes, procedures, and applications.
• Direct regular integrated project team (IPT) meetings to review and update project schedule and deliverables status, risks and issues, actions, and resources. Assure early problem identification and implementation of corrective action.
• Ensure successful technical customer support by helping define and deliver customer technical requirements and project needs.
• 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.
• 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:

• At least three (3) years of experience in an engineering or certification environment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar (an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered)
• 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)
• Great communication skills with all levels of employees, both internal and external customers, including presentations, negotiations, and written reports
• Ability to travel occasionally to meet business needs, including internationally, 5-10%
• This role is subject to ITAR/EAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).

It would be nice if you had:

• Commercial aircraft certification, structural, and/or electrical engineering experience
• 2+ years of Project management experience in a technical environment
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®)
• Strong 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.)
• Experience with Configuration Management (CM), preferably Agile PLM, as well as SmartSheet, SharePoint, and MS 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