Primary Function:
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Engineer to support the execution of complex aerospace and defense programs across the Product Support organization.
This role serves as a key cross-functional coordinator responsible for maintaining program alignment across cost, schedule, technical performance, and operational objectives throughout the program lifecycle. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced DoD environments, communicates effectively with leadership and customers, and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
This position is ideal for candidates with experience supporting defense programs, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), program operations, manufacturing readiness, or program execution activities within a government contracting environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Coordinate day-to-day execution activities across cross-functional program teams
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Maintain program battle rhythm, recurring meetings, and executive review cadence
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Track program milestones, action items, risks, issues, and deliverables
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Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure alignment across technical, operational, and business functions
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Develop and maintain program dashboards, metrics, and executive-level briefings
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Assist with preparation for customer and leadership reviews including PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, EACs, and milestone reviews
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Support Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) coordination and schedule status tracking
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Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and government customers
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Coordinate transition-to-production, manufacturing readiness, and operational planning activities
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Support risk mitigation efforts and corrective action tracking
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Maintain program documentation, reporting tools, SharePoint sites, and status trackers
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Assist Program Managers with strategic initiatives, special projects, and execution priorities
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Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, internal processes, and program objectives
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field
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8+ years of experience supporting defense, aerospace, government, or technical programs
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Experience working within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
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Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
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Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal oversight
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U.S. Citizenship required
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Active Secret security clearance
Preferred Skills:
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Experience supporting DoD, aerospace, or government contracting programs
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Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and program financial tracking
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Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), MS Project, or Primavera
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Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or operations environments
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Understanding of defense acquisition lifecycle processes
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Active Top Secret security clearance
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PMP, CAM, or related certification is a plus
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:
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Competitive Salary
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Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
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401k
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Educational Assistance
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Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
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Paid Time Off
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This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Long Wave Inc. is a Small Business defense contractor headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. We are an industry leader in the installation and maintenance of Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency/High Frequency (VLF/LF/HF) communication systems, software development, software, and hardware installation, Nuclear Command and Control Communication (NC3), Contract Support Services (CSS), and systems engineering. We have grown into an agile company based on experience, trust, and integrity. Long Wave is the best Strategic Communications Small Business in America. As a leader in services and solutions, software, and engineering products, we make certain that our abilities are as diverse and unique as our customers.
As a government contractor, we specialize in:
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Engineering
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Tower and Antenna Maintenance and Installation
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Software Development
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Software and Hardware Installation
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Operations and Maintenance of Government Facilities
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Information Technology and Cybersecurity Services
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Simulation and Training
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Program Management Services for Various Agencies and Clients
Staffed with retired military, senior engineers, and support personnel from industry, we have helped to design and implement some of the United States Military’s most critical and innovative communications technologies. Our subject matter experts have hundreds of years of combined experience operating, maintaining, and modernizing communications suites around the world and our software developers have decades of experience analyzing, architecting, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions for the United States Navy and commercial customers.
Our military men and women around the world count on Long Wave to provide services for many of today’s modern military communication programs. Some of our accomplishments include:
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The Clarinet Merlin Receiving System (CMRS), a shore-based communications system that continuously monitors emergency transmissions from buoys launched from United States Navy submarines;
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A Command and Control (C2) Dashboard, which provides databases for operational and maintenance support for the United States Navy’s Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) leadership;
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Long Wave developed Trainers and Stimulators that provide mission rehearsal capability, which can completely simulate a communication suite with integrated voice and data communications.
Long Wave is proud to have been supporting the United States Military since 1995.
