Special project engineer job description
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Example special project engineer requirements on a job description
Special project engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in special project engineer job postings.
Sample special project engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of project engineering experience.
- Proficiency in engineering software.
- Knowledge of established engineering principles and practices.
- Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
Sample required special project engineer soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Special project engineer job description example 1
Lucid Motors special project engineer job description
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
As Engineer, Special Projects you will be the main point of contact in Vehicle Engineering for a variety of new and exciting projects, where multiple competing interests exist. Using expertise that spans the full breath of mechanical disciplines, you will drive optimal resolution of engineering issues from overall concept development through manufacturing.
The Role:Perform high-level concept development for special project tasks on system and vehicle level while understanding how to optimize these systems for efficiency, cost, weight, ergonomics, manufacturability and serviceability Provide support for leadership to the engineering team(s) in solving highly complex problems Demonstrate ability to handle multiple competing work assignments ranging from project managerial tasks, engineering, interface coordination, and prototype manufacturing Collaborate with engineers and studio to support hardware fabrication, interface with suppliers and machine shops for delivery of mechanical hardware Lead and drive execution of these various projects in close coordination with leadership Support CAD studies e.g. for vehicle variants and platform studies
Qualifications:3-5 years of Engineering experience with an automotive OEM or supplier. Working knowledge of automotive interior, exterior, chassis, and mechanical packaging preferred Conversant with current and forthcoming vehicle architectures and system technologies Experience with Project Management and Product Lifecycle Management tools Extensive CAD experience (CATIA preferred), and demonstrated ability in developing and designing product solutions. You must be able to operate a CATIA system and create packaging drawings and proposals as needed Passion for electric vehicles and energy efficiency Motivation, flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with tight timing constraints Proven problem solving and communication skills, excellent numeracy and spatial awareness Desire a candidate who is assertive, self-motivated and can work with minimal direction
Education: BS or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
As Engineer, Special Projects you will be the main point of contact in Vehicle Engineering for a variety of new and exciting projects, where multiple competing interests exist. Using expertise that spans the full breath of mechanical disciplines, you will drive optimal resolution of engineering issues from overall concept development through manufacturing.
The Role:Perform high-level concept development for special project tasks on system and vehicle level while understanding how to optimize these systems for efficiency, cost, weight, ergonomics, manufacturability and serviceability Provide support for leadership to the engineering team(s) in solving highly complex problems Demonstrate ability to handle multiple competing work assignments ranging from project managerial tasks, engineering, interface coordination, and prototype manufacturing Collaborate with engineers and studio to support hardware fabrication, interface with suppliers and machine shops for delivery of mechanical hardware Lead and drive execution of these various projects in close coordination with leadership Support CAD studies e.g. for vehicle variants and platform studies
Qualifications:3-5 years of Engineering experience with an automotive OEM or supplier. Working knowledge of automotive interior, exterior, chassis, and mechanical packaging preferred Conversant with current and forthcoming vehicle architectures and system technologies Experience with Project Management and Product Lifecycle Management tools Extensive CAD experience (CATIA preferred), and demonstrated ability in developing and designing product solutions. You must be able to operate a CATIA system and create packaging drawings and proposals as needed Passion for electric vehicles and energy efficiency Motivation, flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with tight timing constraints Proven problem solving and communication skills, excellent numeracy and spatial awareness Desire a candidate who is assertive, self-motivated and can work with minimal direction
Education: BS or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Special project engineer job description example 2
PE Systems special project engineer job description
P E Systems, Inc. has a new opportunity for a Sr. Special Projects Systems Engineer at WPAFB, Oh. The ideal candidate will support the Special Projects (SOCOM) Branch for the Medium Altitude UAS (MAUAS) Division, providing system engineering support in the design, planning, and execution of quick reaction capability upgrades for the MQ-9 Reaper and Long Endurance Aircraft (LEA).
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Provide advisory support by assessing the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems and equipment.
Provide advisory and draft documentation support to the Government for the definition of requirements, analyses of alternatives, program technical and management reviews, test readiness reviews, test events and post-test reviews.
Provide advisory and draft documentation support to the Government for development of technical/engineering input for efforts to include, and is not limited to, requirements definition, test documentation, SOW development, production specifications, interface documentation and Government furnished equipment.
Participate in design reviews and TIMs.
Provide advisory assistance in support of the management and execution of resolution of identified deficiencies with operational systems.
Provide advisory and draft documentation assistance for the development of briefings and reports required to update program leadership on progress.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed indoors with some potential risks to safety and health hazards related to electronics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:
Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) in an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program(s) and twelve years of relevant experience, five years of which must be in the DoD
OR, BA/BS degree, an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program(s), and fifteen years of relevant experience, five of which must be in the DoD
OR, twenty years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.
Must obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level.
Physical Skills And Abilities:
May require lifting up to 25 pounds.
Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
P E Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.
P E Systems genuinely cares about their employees. We bring together the best people and the best careers. Our family of talented and focused professionals enjoy P E Systems' generous PTO and Holidays, great benefits and great pay. Voted Best Places to Work in Dayton!
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Provide advisory support by assessing the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems and equipment.
Provide advisory and draft documentation support to the Government for the definition of requirements, analyses of alternatives, program technical and management reviews, test readiness reviews, test events and post-test reviews.
Provide advisory and draft documentation support to the Government for development of technical/engineering input for efforts to include, and is not limited to, requirements definition, test documentation, SOW development, production specifications, interface documentation and Government furnished equipment.
Participate in design reviews and TIMs.
Provide advisory assistance in support of the management and execution of resolution of identified deficiencies with operational systems.
Provide advisory and draft documentation assistance for the development of briefings and reports required to update program leadership on progress.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed indoors with some potential risks to safety and health hazards related to electronics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:
Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) in an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program(s) and twelve years of relevant experience, five years of which must be in the DoD
OR, BA/BS degree, an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program(s), and fifteen years of relevant experience, five of which must be in the DoD
OR, twenty years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.
Must obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level.
Physical Skills And Abilities:
May require lifting up to 25 pounds.
Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
P E Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.
P E Systems genuinely cares about their employees. We bring together the best people and the best careers. Our family of talented and focused professionals enjoy P E Systems' generous PTO and Holidays, great benefits and great pay. Voted Best Places to Work in Dayton!
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Special project engineer job description example 3
Sumaria Systems special project engineer job description
The selected candidate will support the Special Projects (SOCOM) Branch for the Medium Altitude UAS (MAUAS) Division, providing system engineering support in the design, planning, and execution of quick reaction capability upgrades for the MQ-9 Reaper and Long Endurance Aircraft (LEA).
Duties will include:
- Provide support by assessing the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems and equipment; and identify potential areas for improvement or issues to make recommendations to the Government for consideration.
- Assist the Government in performing analysis required to integrate new subsystems and capabilities to MAUAS platforms.
- Assist the Government in performing analysis and developing documentation to support Airworthiness certification for flight test and fielding of special projects subsystems and capabilities.
- Draft documentation for the definition of requirements, analyses of alternatives, program technical and management reviews, test readiness reviews, test events and post-test reviews.
- Draft documentation for the development of technical/engineering input for efforts to include, and is not be limited to, requirements definition, test documentation, SOW development, production specifications, interface documentation and Government furnished equipment.
- Participate in design reviews, TIMs, and program management reviews.
- Provide support of the management and execution of resolution of identified deficiencies with operational systems.
- Provide advisory and draft documentation assistance for the development of briefings and reports required to update program leadership on progress.
Required Skills/Education: Master of Sciences (MS) degree in an engineering field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, OR, Bachelors of Science (BS) degree and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed. Of those, 5 must be in the DoD.
Education: Engineering Degree
Years' Experience: 12
Travel: Yes
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Position Type: Full Time
Work Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.
For more information on Sumaria Systems, please visit our website at www.sumariasystems.com
Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Sumaria Systems, LLC (Sumaria) is a market leader in Professional Services, Engineering, and Information Technology has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense communities for more than 30 years. Sumaria Systems only provides engineering services to the federal government, and does not provide professional engineering or surveying services to the public within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.16. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. Headquartered in Danvers, MA, with operating locations in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.
Duties will include:
- Provide support by assessing the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems and equipment; and identify potential areas for improvement or issues to make recommendations to the Government for consideration.
- Assist the Government in performing analysis required to integrate new subsystems and capabilities to MAUAS platforms.
- Assist the Government in performing analysis and developing documentation to support Airworthiness certification for flight test and fielding of special projects subsystems and capabilities.
- Draft documentation for the definition of requirements, analyses of alternatives, program technical and management reviews, test readiness reviews, test events and post-test reviews.
- Draft documentation for the development of technical/engineering input for efforts to include, and is not be limited to, requirements definition, test documentation, SOW development, production specifications, interface documentation and Government furnished equipment.
- Participate in design reviews, TIMs, and program management reviews.
- Provide support of the management and execution of resolution of identified deficiencies with operational systems.
- Provide advisory and draft documentation assistance for the development of briefings and reports required to update program leadership on progress.
Required Skills/Education: Master of Sciences (MS) degree in an engineering field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, OR, Bachelors of Science (BS) degree and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed. Of those, 5 must be in the DoD.
Education: Engineering Degree
Years' Experience: 12
Travel: Yes
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Position Type: Full Time
Work Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.
For more information on Sumaria Systems, please visit our website at www.sumariasystems.com
Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Sumaria Systems, LLC (Sumaria) is a market leader in Professional Services, Engineering, and Information Technology has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense communities for more than 30 years. Sumaria Systems only provides engineering services to the federal government, and does not provide professional engineering or surveying services to the public within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.16. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. Headquartered in Danvers, MA, with operating locations in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024