Project Engineer

Extant Aerospace

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred, with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
  • Strong electrical engineering knowledge with experience in military and aerospace qualification programs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong collaboration skills with a knack for influencing and building consensus fast.
  • Experience with Mil-Std and DO-160 Qualification Testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution of electrical and electronic system development programs from proposal to production release.
  • Act as primary technical contact between customers and engineering disciplines.
  • Manage project schedules and track technical performance effectively.
  • Oversee requirements compliance and ensure thorough testing support.
  • Manage Statements of Work (SOW) and validate system requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement within the organization.
  • Dynamic work environment fostering innovation and efficiency.
  • Engagement in cross-functional teamwork with diverse engineering disciplines.
Full Job Description
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export-controlled products and related data without restriction.

Are you passionate about driving efficiency, optimizing performance, and making a measurable impact in a dynamic business environment? We're looking for a Project Engineer who is ready to take ownership, think strategically, and help shape the future of our operations.

The Ideal Candidate

You're not just analytical, you're curious, driven, and ready to take initiative. The ideal candidate will:
  • Demonstrate a balance of intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring the unknown.
  • Have a bias for action and a proven record of delivering results.
  • Embrace challenges and learn from mistakes, stay open to feedback and continuous improvement.
  • Having a strong desire to advance within the business, exploring lateral roles to build a broad organizational perspective.


Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading the technical execution of electrical and electronic system development programs from proposal through production release. This role serves as the primary technical focal point between customers, engineering disciplines, test laboratories, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and program management.

The Project Engineer develops and manages project schedules, tracks technical performance, oversees requirements compliance, supports environmental and qualification testing, manages Statements of Work (SOW), and ensures system requirements are properly allocated, verified, and validated throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate possesses strong electrical engineering knowledge, experience with military and aerospace qualification programs, and demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering projects involving design, integration, verification, validation, and certification activities.

Education & Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field preferred, plus a minimum of 4 years of direct industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with data-driven decision-making.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project is a plus
  • Experience with Mil-Std and DO-160 Qualification Testing is a plus

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