Demonstration Project Engineer - Undersea Systems
Description
Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of technology-driven innovation, dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients. We cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. At Ventus Solutions, we believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. Be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.
Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Demonstration Project Engineer to support an innovative defense program. You will provide technical and programmatic support for a multi-stakeholder defense demonstration effort. In this role, you will leverage your operations and technical experience to manage schedules and ensure the technical completeness of all work products. Your primary responsibilities include supporting the lead systems engineer with schedule development, identifying and planning tasks for supporting working groups, and participating in those groups to maintain situational awareness and cohesion among stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with Technical Program Managers, project engineers, allied partners, technical warrant holders, safety engineers, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment across all technical and programmatic activities. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.
Work Location: Newport, RI (onsite)
Travel: <10%
Clearance: Secret
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical field.
Submarine operations experience can be substituted for a technical degree - 5-10 years submarine experience, or experience with subsystems and/or operations
- Strong knowledge of submarines and submarine operations
- Ability to draft schedules, program plans, and milestone presentations for multinational teams
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Proven ability to collaborate across functional and technical teams
Desired Experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Proficiency with scheduling tools for developing and maintaining program schedules
- Strong ability to build and foster relationships across diverse technical and programmatic stakeholders
Ventus Executive Solutions provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities. VES is a Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).
Ventus Executive Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
To find out more about Ventus, visit our website: www.ventus-solutions.com