Engineering Project Manager

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Job Description:

Leidos’ Security Detection & Automation operation is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in St. Petersburg, FL to join our cross-functional engineering team using cutting edge technology to develop truly novel solutions that make travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient on a global level. This is a great opportunity for a Project Manager with a background in product development and a passion for engineering to plan, conduct and manage engineering research, design and development projects involving hardware or software solutions in a diverse and collaborative R&D environment.

Key responsibilities will also include:

• High level of oversight for engineering research, design, development, and sustaining projects. 
• Responsibility for project schedule and budget and drives cross functional technical team to achieve technical objectives.
• Work with teams on product development of automated analysis systems, software, x-ray systems, and network solutions.
• Lead through complete lifecycle phases including requirements, concept development, design reviews, V&V and release to production using established formal development process.
• Responsible to manage and publish technical design specifications including analysis and decomposition of customer, product lines, sales and key suppliers requirements into subsystem specifications.
• Define test strategy and V&V plan with traceability back to requirements to ensure compliance.

Required Education & Experience

• BS/BA in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar. MS is preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, at least 3 being in project management
• Previous experience with an engineering program supporting hardware device(s) or system(s) as well as product development
• Strong planning skills including defining requirements, time estimating, communicating progress to stakeholders at each phase of project, documentation, and testing
• Broad Engineering background sufficient to analyze design data related to electrical, software, mechanical, and physical science disciplines.  Position requires working with subject matter experts to make design trade-offs with respect to cost and performance.
• Proven experience with managing major suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Proven experience to estimate project budget and schedule required across engineering disciplines.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. 
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• Solid (1-2 years) experience with the development of X-ray systems or analytical (measurement) systems
• Experience working with teams on product development of algorithms, imaging systems or trace analysis systems
• Experience related to the design, development, and production of electronics equipment for use in medical devices, government security and/or military appliances

About Us:

Driven by our talented workforce, the Security Detection and Automation Operation is the cornerstone of Leidos’ comprehensive suite of fully integrated security detection and automation solutions for aviation, ports and borders, and critical infrastructure customers around the world, with more than 24,000 products deployed across 120 countries. Leidos is positioned to address emerging and evolving threats through rapid development of innovative solutions for our global customers.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 40,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $12.30 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.