Senior Project Engineer, Game Design

Does the thought of preparing kids to solve the world’s greatest problems excite and empower you? Do you want to be with an organization where your knowledge and skills will help increase school engagement and student success, and extend our global reach? Do you want to be on a team that crafts opportunities and provides life changing experiences for students?

These opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST® creates the people who will change the world – today and tomorrow!

What We Offer
We promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. You’ll feel good about the future of the world after doing hard work with the talented people at FIRST® and will have a front row seat to our life changing programs.

Our extensive benefits package is highly competitive and includes:

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance 
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident and legal plans
• Income Protection Insurances (STD & LTD)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Hybrid Work Model
• 160 PTO hours for FT employees 
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year (one is a floating holiday)
  • Paid July 4th Week Holiday Closure 
• 40 hours paid sick leave per calendar year
• One paid volunteer day per anniversary year
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
• Medical and dependent pre-tax flex plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 (min - midpoint). New hires typically start between the range minimum and midpoint based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Who You Are
The FRC and FTC teams seek an experienced Senior Project Engineer, Game Design located in or willing to relocate to the Southern New Hampshire Area. The position is hybrid with regular time spent in office. We are looking for someone who enjoys leading teams in conceptualizing, designing, iterating, and supporting the entire game development process. With Gracious Professionalism® our ideal candidate will manage and foster collaboration with individuals, teams, internal cross-functional teams, and volunteers in the seamless integration of the technical and creative aspects of each year’s Game Design.

FIRST headquarters is in Manchester, New Hampshire, although this role will have the flexibility to work remote, we are looking for candidates who can easily and frequently travel by car to our headquarters during competition season (November – May) or as needed for in-person events.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What You Will Do
Serve as the primary point of contact for Program Directors and Engineering Managers, ensuring clear game requirements documentation and leading project/team design meetings. Additionally, you will: 

• Create concept sketches, drawings, and 3D models of playing field elements and robots; assist engineering team with prototyping field elements and robots for each season's game. 
• Implement effective systems for identifying, tracking, and documenting project issues and resolutions, facilitating escalation when necessary, and proactively mitigating risks
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the Game Design process, decisions, and iterations, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all stakeholders
• Address and resolve issues that may arise during game-play and competitions, ensuring a smooth and successful experience
• Manage, monitor, and maintain up-to date financial records, track project expenses, identify potential budgetary risks, provide recommendations, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Utilize project management tools establish clear project timelines, assign responsibilities to team members, and set deliverable deadlines
• Regularly evaluate project performance against established goals and objectives, analyze and report on key performance indicators and metrics, and recommend improvements and corrections as needed
• Contribute to development of best practices, standardized project management methodologies, and process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success
• Ensure all relevant documentation is easily accessible to key stakeholders

What We Expect
Strong leadership and team management skills. We are also seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• BA/BS in engineering related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years directly related experience
• At least 2 years Project Management experience with a successful track record of managing projects from initiation to completion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate project performance and suggest improvements
• Experience with FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition, or similar program
• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including SharePoint and Teams
• Flexibility to travel 10 - 15% depending on the time of year

Commitment to FIRST® Core Values

Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
Innovation:We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
Impact:  We apply what we learn to improve our world.
Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
Fun:We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

Thriving on our core values, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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