Project Engineer

Who Are We?

At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We’re redefining the edge of the increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.

Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry?  Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.

About the Job 

The project engineer's responsibilities include overseeing the technical aspects of a contract or program. They will take charge of daily execution, ensuring that cost, schedule, and technical requirements are maintained to deliver products and services to the customer. This person should possess a broad skill set encompassing hardware and software integration, systems engineering, and test. Furthermore, they must have excellent organizational and communication abilities, allowing them to interact effectively with all stakeholders throughout the program's lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive day to day execution across a contract or program while able to maintain cost and schedule.
• Deliver artifacts and customer requirements on time and under budget.
• Facilitate the verification of customer requirements through integration and test.
• Work hand in hand with the Program Manager to ensure a strong symbiotic relationship is maintained.
• Provide technical insight and recommendations to the Program Manager and Engineering senior leadership.
• Brief the customer at periodic events and technical interchange meetings.
• Manage using agile methodologies and sprint-based best practices.
• Review and approve engineering artifacts across all engineering disciplines.
• Participates in larger Engineering organizational processes and technical standards. 
• Develop Basis-of-Estimates (BOEs) for proposals as needed.
• Conduct root cause investigations and provide recommendations for preventative measures.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related STEM field (will consider years of related experience in lieu of degree).
• 5+ years of experience in defense/DOD.
• Experience in requirements development, integration and test, and customer buy-off.
• Experience integrating HW and SW systems in a lab setting and in the field.
• Experience collecting requirements and providing a ROM on proposals and projects.
• Proven experience in engineering project management: project plans, schedules, technical task estimations, resource estimations, risk assessment, CDRL deliverables, compliance to company processes.
• Strong technical knowledge and proficiency in relevant software tools: requirement analysis tools, CI/CD pipelines, Agile management tools, and test management tools.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control procedures.
• Familiarity of Open Architecture Standards (e.g. FACE, OMS)
• Knowledge of modeling methodologies (e.g. SysML, UML, DoDAF).
• Familiar with hardware interfaces (e.g. 1553, serial).
• Familiar with software interfaces (e.g. STANAG 4586, FACE TSS, OMS CAL).
• Familiar with configuring networks (e.g. VLANs, SDN).
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Why Join Parry Labs?

At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and diversity. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.

Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.

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Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR@parrylabs.com or call (256) 682-7145 to let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

Parry Labs is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.