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Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing software-defined high-power microwave (HPM) systems with devastating counter-electronics effects on modern drone threats. The Epirus Leonidas HPM family of products, empowered by innovations in AI and microelectronics, is human-safe and cost-effective. Distinguishing itself from lasers, Leonidas excels against drone swarms while also bending the cost curve back in DoD's favor - taking drone defeat costs from millions of dollars per drone to pennies on the dollar.

Job Summary: The primary objective of this position is to support the VP of Engineering in various project management tasks, including but not limited to process improvement coordination, tracking engineering budget spending, managing the pipeline of proposals, and maintaining essential tools for resource management. In this position, the incumbent will receive mentorship to gain expertise in engineering business processes and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Process Enhancement: Lead the analysis, redesign, and documentation of engineering design processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality. Develop and implement standardized workflows and best practices and monitor their effectiveness.
• Compliance Oversight: Generate dashboards and KPIs, support AS9100 certification efforts, track training and compliance, and oversee the engineering department’s interface with the ERP system.
• Budget and Financial Management: Oversee the engineering budget, including expenditure monitoring, report preparation, and justification collection.
• Resource and Tool Optimization: Collaborate with leads to maintain the resource tracking tool and evaluate alternative resource management tools.
• Proposal and Stakeholder Coordination: Manage the proposal pipeline and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely and complete submissions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in project analysis, engineering coordination, or project management roles within an engineering or related industry setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with macros and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Advanced degree or project management certifications
• Familiarity with budget management and financial reporting processes.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and terminology.
• Experience in process improvement and optimization.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel on an occasional basis

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.