Principal Engineering Project Lead (EPL)

Job Summary:

Join Mercury Systems’ Signal Technologies Business Unit to lead the development of advanced defense and aerospace solutions. As Principal Engineering Project Lead, you will drive cross-functional engineering programs, combining technical expertise with project management to deliver mission-critical products. You will collaborate with engineering teams, program management, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution from planning through delivery. This is an ideal role for a hands-on leader passionate about technical innovation, team coordination, and process improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering execution for complex development programs (hardware, software, RF, systems, integration, test, manufacturing).
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery.
• Track progress, manage risks, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resolve technical or resource challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and support integration activities across disciplines.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and drive decision-making.
• Present project status and recommendations to leadership and customers.
• Support proposal planning, resource forecasting, and process improvements.
• Mentor junior project managers and foster a collaborative, innovative team environment.
• Occasional travel (up to 10%).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Typically requires 8+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in technical project leadership or systems engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex product development (RF, radar, electronic warfare, communications, embedded systems, software defined radio or similar).
• Experience full product development lifecycle.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) and financial oversight.
• “This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.”

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field.
• Experience with RF systems, radar, electronic warfare, or mission-critical product development.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile/Scrum certification.
• Familiarity with requirements management and collaboration tools (e.g., DOORS, Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

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