SUMMARYWe are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to drive the technical execution of complex aerospace projects. This role bridges engineering disciplines, ensuring coordination between design, manufacturing, supply chains, and test teams to ensure technical alignment and timely delivery. The Project Engineer serves as the technical point of contact, working closely with the Chief Engineer, engineering team, and management team to align technical execution with the overall system architecture, risk posture, and long-term technology strategy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead engineering execution across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project milestones are met.
- Work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing teams to resolve challenges.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the engineering team and Chief Engineering, ensuring alignment on technical decisions, risk management, and system maturation planning.
- Identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks, escalating critical issues to the Chief Engineer, engineering, and management team as needed.
- Oversee design reviews, test planning, and verification activities to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Assist in developing technical documentation, including test plans, reports, and risk assessments.
- Work with Program Management to balance technical scope, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Support maturation planning, working with the Chief Engineer to define technical roadmaps, technology readiness levels (TRLs), and critical development milestones.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering execution, process efficiency, and risk mitigation strategies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- Typically possesses 5+ years aerospace and/or defense experience, system engineering, or project execution roles.
- Strong understanding of aerospace design, manufacturing, and testing processes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to resolving technical challenges.
- Experience coordinating between engineering teams, suppliers, and leadership.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical trade-offs and risk assessments to leadership.
- Experience with requirement management
- Demonstrated technical leadership with strong ability to develop, plan and execute multidisciplinary projects.
- Self-motivated, able to multi-task, work independently on assignments with minimal oversight or direction
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance
ITAR REQUIREMENTSTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicantsto be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSNo travel required for this position.
