Program Engineer III

Program Engineer III "WTRS" - Hohenfels, Germany

Project Engineering is a specialized discipline within engineering that focuses on planning, managing, and executing projects. It integrates technical expertise with project management skills to successfully achieve project objectives. A strong understanding of the project life cycle and its deliverables is essential in this role. Program Engineers have extensive experience in engineering, particularly in the development and execution of complex initiatives.

Role Overview:

Are you ready to spearhead cutting-edge, mission-critical solutions? As a Program Engineer supporting the Global Training Solutions team in Orlando, FL, you will play a pivotal role in preparing our armed forces for the U.S. government. You will drive high-impact projects that are critical to national defense.

This position presents a unique opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects, collaborating closely with customers and stakeholders to tackle complex challenges with speed, adaptability, and technical excellence. You will have access to leadership development pathways, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to make direct contributions to mission success.

US Citizenship is a requirement for system access.

The job is in Hohenfels, Germany, with a strong preference for working in the office Monday through Friday. It is not considered a hybrid position.

Job Description:

• Lead problem solving, risk mitigation and integration in multidiscipline teams
• Communication, coordination, collaboration and meeting attendance
• Planning and tracking to meet requirements, timelines and budget for projects
• Learn processes and promote adherence

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership within the department, fostering a strong core capability in robust design and development to ensure efficient and effective results.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office to develop, estimate, structure, and oversee program execution as required.
• Support all phases of the development process, guiding engineers in designing technical solutions and architectures, assisting systems engineers in defining requirements, and leading a multidisciplinary development team in modeling, designing, and testing new products.
• Offer technical leadership to resolve production challenges, post-delivery failures, obsolescence concerns, and supply chain disruptions.
• Leverage a broad technical background to lead cross-functional technical teams effectively.
• Manage Technical Data Plan cost and schedule, overseeing supplier engagement throughout the development and sustainment lifecycle.
• Develop estimates and project plans, ensuring smooth execution from initiation to completion.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in project planning tools, such as Microsoft Project, and scheduling best practices.
• Working knowledge and experience in tracking project cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Experience working/managing technical projects within compressed timelines.
• Ability to evaluate technical risks, plan mitigations, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Communication skills to engage stakeholders, present technical information, and facilitate collaboration across teams.
• Ability to synthesize technical and program data to identify and resolve complex challenges decisively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and communication platforms.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

8U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Desired Skills:

• Understanding configuration management and quality management principles to ensure compliance with processes.
• Experience with risk and opportunity management throughout the product lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including backlog creation and management in tools like Azure DevOps.
• Basic understanding interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Familiarity working in US Government Agencies or Military.

Material & Equipment Directly Used:

Laptop

Working Environment:

Office

Physical Activities:

N/A

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in STEM
• Master's degree (MA/MS) in STEM or MBA preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Years of Experience:

• 10+BA/BS or 5+MA/MS or 14+AA/no degree

Skills & Technology Used:

• MS Office suite, Teams, Project, SharePoint, Power BI, SAP S4/HANA, Maximo

Supervisory/ Budgetary Responsibilities:

Not a supervisor position