MSRC is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will support defense-focused manufacturing, technology, and engineering initiatives. The Project Engineer will serve as a key coordinator bridging technical engineering developments and program management milestones. The ideal candidate will have a solid engineering foundation, experience in manufacturing or production environments, and familiarity with Department of War (DoW) / Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide project engineering and coordination support for manufacturing technology initiatives and defense-related programs.
- Collaborate closely with Project Offices, customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing vendors to align efforts, gather critical data, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
- Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of comprehensive program reviews, technical briefings, and progress updates using Microsoft Office tools.
- Coordinate and facilitate technical status meetings, ensuring clear communication pathways between multi-disciplinary engineering teams and leadership.
- Manage, organize, and compile technical reports, plans, schedules, and programmatic documentation to ensure overall project readiness.
- Monitor project milestones, identify technical risks, and support the development of risk mitigation strategies.
- Apply engineering principles to evaluate project requirements, optimize processes, and assist with trade studies as needed.
Education and Experience:- Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, or related field) or equivalent technical/scientific experience is required.
- Minimum 5 years of prior engineering experience in a Department of War (DoW) or defense aerospace environment is required.
- Manufacturing technology experience is preferred.
Job Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience working within manufacturing, production, or prototype development environments.
- Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) to track progress, compile data, and build professional presentations.
- Proven ability to prepare and deliver clear, structured technical briefings and engineering documentation to various stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a track record of successfully facilitating collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to process and detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment with minimal supervision.
Additional Requirements:- Active Secret DoD Clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain a clearance.
- Candidate must currently possess or be able to obtain an active security clearance.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Position contingent upon funding.
