5-7 years of experience in aerospace project engineering or related field
Proven ability to engage cross-functional leaders and advocate for program needs
Strong background in customer interaction regarding technical and contractual requirements
Experience in developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Familiarity with technical baseline development and resource allocation
Proficient in Microsoft Project 2016 and resource-loaded scheduling
Knowledge of DO-254, DO-160, and ARP-4754 standards
Responsibilities
Manage technical aspects of aerospace projects to meet schedule and cost targets
Coordinate and lead engineering product development activities across multiple phases
Plan, schedule, and direct engineering support for assigned projects
Engage proactively with team members to ensure project alignment and communication
Collaborate with engineering leadership to secure necessary resources
Oversee engineering development, product definition, and task completion
Identify and manage project risks and opportunities effectively
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Professional development and growth opportunities
Exposure to advanced aerospace engineering standards
Engagement in all phases of product lifecycle from development to post-delivery support
Full Job Description
REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)-POSITION DESCRIPTION: Project Engineer - Aerospace
ABOUT THE JOB: The Project Engineer (PE) manages the technical aspects of a specific project or effort and ensures technical, schedule, and cost targets are met.The PE is both a project manager and technical leader/expert.A PE's duties are broad in nature and may encompass multiple phases of a product's lifecycle to include pursuit, development, production or post-delivery support.While possessing technical expertise and experience, the individual will coordinate and lead the engineering product development activities.The PE plans, schedules and directs the engineering support of the assigned projects, and keeps the team on plan through proactive engagement, constant and robust communication/collaboration and focused risk management.They are responsible for, and have authority over, all engineering resources associated with or in support of the project and must continually engage and collaborate with engineering functional leadership to ensure the necessary resources and support are available.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Experience engaging other cross-functional leaders to advocate for the program's needs and priorities while working with leadership to understand and accommodate the demands of competing programs.
Experience interfacing and working closely with customers on technical and contractual requirements.
Experience working in conjunction with PM and proposal lead to decompose business case and customer contract requirements into Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, support creation of the detailed Basis of Estimates (BOEs), construct viable Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), determine technical deliverables and associated program risks and opportunities.
Familiar with requirements definition, verification and distribution, technical baseline development, resource identification and allocation, design trade studies, preliminary design, detailed design, system testing, qualification testing, supporting the handoff to production (production configuration) and ensuring the technical deliverables to support a successful Entry-Into-Service.
Experience as focal point for engineering development, product definition, resource allocation, task assignment and completion, problem solving and decision making necessary to accomplish project charter.
Working knowledge of resource loaded scheduling and proficient with the use of Microsoft Project 2016.
Experience with DO-254
Experience with DO-160
Experience with ARP-4754
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Accountable and takes ownership of assigned tasks
Self-motivated and takes initiative to get things done
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience in customer-facing roles
This position may require exposure to software, source code or technology that is subject to US export control laws and regulations (i.e., International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations). To comply with these requirements, 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. Departments of State or Commerce, as applicable.
