LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Jan 16, 2026 - The Lead Project Engineer oversees complex Mission Avionics programs using best practices in Project Engineering, EVMS, Agile leadership, DevOps/DevSecOps, and full lifecycle execution across multi-disciplinary teams. This role requires deep mission-avionics expertise, strong concept-to-proposal development skills, and proven ability to manage budgets, government contracts, and large cross-functional engineering efforts. The engineer also partners with program leadership, mentors teams, and drives continuous improvement in processes and execution.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Lead Project Engineer Resume
- Project Engineering
- Systems Integration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Validation
- Risk Assessment
- Engineering Design
- Resource Management
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Documentation
- Budget Management
- Technical Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- Team Mentoring
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Customer Interaction
- Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
Summary of Lead Project Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 12 years of Experience
- Project Engineering experience in the aerospace or automotive industry, managing diverse programs consisting of both domestic and global team members.
- Ability to work and get results with little supervision, consistently taking the initiative to get things done, doing things before being asked by others or forced by events.
- Ability to convey subtle or complex messages succinctly and clearly, tailored for the topic and audience.
- Demonstrated Leadership Experience, including driving teams to common goals, empowering teams, and managing complex technical issues.
- Demonstrated communication, relationship, and team-building skills.
- Extensive experience managing medium to large programs.
- Possess Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
- Proven track record of successfully meeting or beating project cost and schedule goals
- Familiarity with Surveillance (Radar/EGPWS/TCAS) and Communication/Navigation Radio products.
- Experience with participating/presenting at executive leadership debriefings.
- Ability to create, support, and enhance specific action plans.
- Be able to effectively cope with change, decide and act without having the total picture, achieve success despite ambiguity, and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
- Knowledge of current and emerging practices, methods, and information relating to the discipline and application within the industry.
2. BS in Electrical Engineering with 15 years of Experience
- Experience with best practices for project engineering and program execution.
- Experience in managing multi-disciplinary programs across multiple locations.
- Experience in software development and integration programs.
- Experience managing projects with budgets
- Experience with technical supplier management, risk, and opportunity management.
- Experience in Electronic Warfare programs.
- Experience leading Government Contract development programs.
- Experience or knowledge of the Government contract acquisition lifecycle
- Experience with the management of design-to-cost activities.
- Experience with program pursuit and proposal activities.
- Experience in Root Cause Corrective Action process and techniques.
- Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.
- Electronic Warfare knowledge
3. BS in Aerospace Engineering with 13 years of Experience
- Experience with best practices for Project Engineering, EVMS, and program execution.
- Experience developing concept solutions through proposal submittal and evaluation
- Experience in leading large Agile software development teams
- Experience in managing DevOps or DevSecOps processes
- Experience in mentoring through a constant commitment to help others meet their full potential.
- Ability to work closely with the Program Manager and the Chief System Engineers
- Comprehensive subject matter expert on the Mission Avionics Programs
- Comprehensive knowledge of Project Engineering and in-depth knowledge of project management.
- Experience in complex, multi-disciplinary programs, including optical, mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and thermal engineering, with a background in Mission Avionics systems
- Exposure to Government contracts and how they are organized and placed on contract.
- Experience managing projects with budgets
- Experience leading a multi-disciplined team of engineers.
- Experience in Root Cause Corrective Action process and techniques.
- Experience across a product engineering lifecycle.
- Experience in influencing changes to practices, processes, and approaches to improve execution across an organization.
4. BS in Engineering Management with 9 years of Experience
- Experience in project-based engineering activities in a technical discipline (Civil, Electrical, etc.)
- Experience supporting the development, engineering, and execution phases of building Utility Scale renewable power plants (Wind, Solar, BESS, etc.)
- Professional Engineer certification
- Solid background in distribution and transmission system regulations and design
- Knowledge of different standards like ANSI, IEEE, NEC, UL, NFPA
- Basic knowledge of the grid connection process
- Basic knowledge of H&S laws and regulations
- Basic economics general knowledge
- Ability to manage contracts with suppliers
- Ability to work within a global framework and a matrix organization
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to create a working team environment and to build trust with all the stakeholders
- Ability to work autonomously on complex tasks and in multiple projects under pressure
- Fluent in English, Spanish, and/or Italian
5. BS in Computer Engineering with 12 years of Experience
- Advanced knowledge of the design, construction, or operation of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and/or substations
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
- Team player who can successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
- Proven ability to lead engineering teams
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
- Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time
- Experience in the electrical engineering and construction industry
- Successful experience in project management, including safety leadership, schedule logic, procurement, and construction means and methods
- Advanced experience in reviewing designs to assure compliance with permitting requirements, applicable codes, constructability, and industry standards
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and interfacing with customers
- Valid experience in the procurement of engineered material, equipment, and professional services
6. BS in Industrial Engineering with 10 years of Experience
- Experience with Embedded Software design using ‘C/C++’ programming language
- Product development experience
- General knowledge of Crop Production Equipment (Planters, Seeders, Tillage, Sprayers)
- Industry knowledge in farming applications, agronomic practices, and general farm machinery operation
- Project management experience in the completion of multiple small to large projects from conception to product release
- Demonstrated technical leadership and organization skills
- Experience in matrix organization with a strong cross-functional team environment
- Experience with ‘C/C++’ programming language, Model-Based Software Design using Mathworks® MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow, automatic code generation tools (TargetLink), and other relevant development design tools
- Good working knowledge of electronic components and communication protocols (CAN, J1939, ISOBUS)
- Experience using Vector CAN tools, including CANalyzer
- Experience developing embedded software on agricultural or off-highway mobile equipment
- Experience with complete electronic vehicle systems architecture and software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills