Project Specialist

Fort Lauderdale, Florida area

Our client is a global industry leader in tracking systems for ground, maritime and airborne ISR applications.  Their tracking and telemetry systems involve RF and microwave technologies, antennas, tracking controllers and electro-mechanical positioning subsystems.  This Project Specialist position represents an opportunity to join a dynamic and technically innovative organization; the ideal candidate will have a strong interest and proven experience in project engineering, encompassing the design, development, testing and implementation of complex engineering projects. 

Position Responsibilities:

The Project Specialist will be responsible for serving our North American customer base by carrying out the following responsibilities:

• Serve as primary technical point-of-contact (POC) for projects within the US and Canada.
• Manage regional projects, schedules and customer updates.
• Manage and participate in project review meetings.
• Assist in the review, analysis, and evaluation of customer requirements such as technical specifications, drawings, manuals, and related engineering documents.
• Apply systems engineering methods for trouble-shooting and fault isolation.
• Assist in on-site installations and training sessions.
• Perform complex analysis and systems tests; prepare specifications, test plans and reports.
• Define, compose and execute factory and on-site acceptance tests.
• Provide engineering inputs for RFPs and technical proposals.
• Interact with vendors, i.e., specifications, purchase orders of catalog items, perform incoming parts inspections, including on-site at vendor premises.
• Work closely with engineering, sales, program management and operations teams.
• Help organize and participate in trade shows.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably in aerospace and defense environments
• Strong RF and microwave experience required
• Telemetry and/or antenna experience - a plus
• Electro-mechanical experience - a plus
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, multi-task and act under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Familiar with the use of: Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Vector Network Analyzers and Digital Oscilloscopes.
• Posess strong electronics diagnostic and troubleshooting skills as well as thorough understanding of technical concepts and principles
• US Citizen; ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance

Education:    Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Location:      Fort Lauderdale FL area

Travel:          Approximately 35% within North America, possible other international travel

Reports to:   Director of Engineeering