Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

Your Role: We're currently seeking a Project Management Engineer to join our team in support of a fast paced, commercially oriented product development environment. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing and executing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) programs and other assigned projects. Acting as the crucial link between Program Managers, Operations, Product Line Managers, and Engineering, you'll utilize your technical expertise and assertiveness to manage cost, scope, schedule, risk, and communications effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination and execution of complex commercial development projects involving Electromechanical Systems, encompassing hardware, software, and mechanical components.
• Plan, monitor, and ensure timely delivery of engineering work, maintaining strong organizational oversight to meet project milestones.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, facilitating project consensus among diverse teams.
• Conduct regular engineering status reviews and present findings during program reviews.
• Implement corrective actions as needed to maintain project integrity.
• Own the Engineering schedule, communicate technical performance and other issues effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in electronics or mechanical product development, with a multidisciplinary team.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, technical leadership, or related roles.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Proficient in engineering and technical management processes and principles.
• Familiarity with engineering standards, processes, and product development life cycles (e.g., Waterfall and/or Agile).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Excel.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Previous experience in IRAD or NPI development is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in program execution within cross-functional environments.
• Prior experience in a Commercial product development setting.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Telecom, or related fields.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards ERP System.

Join us in driving innovation and making a lasting impact in diverse industries with our cutting-edge technologies!

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.