PROJECT ENGINEER

Vets Hired

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years relevant engineering experience (7+ for computer science).
  • Strong knowledge of simulation systems and their components.
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical aspects of project solution development.
  • Facilitate cross-departmental communication among teams.
  • Design and implement real-time software and hardware systems.
  • Oversee daily engineering activities and team workload.
  • Conduct regular status updates with engineering and production teams.
  • Perform system testing and handle discrepancies effectively.
  • Support proposal development and prepare training estimates.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for required security clearance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with engineering leadership.
  • Engagement in diverse projects in training environments.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading the technical aspects of projects, including solution development, system architecture, and the design and implementation of real-time software and hardware systems, particularly for training environments. This role provides technical leadership, coordinates engineering activities, and ensures project requirements are met within scope, schedule, and budget.

Essential Job Functions
  • Develop technical solutions that meet system requirements.
  • Facilitate effective communication between engineering teams, program management, and other departments.
  • Review requirements and create architectural solutions for hardware and software systems.
  • Design, analyze, and implement real-time systems for training devices.
  • Schedule and oversee daily workload of engineering teams and supervise assigned engineers.
  • Conduct regular status meetings with engineering and production teams.
  • Identify scheduling conflicts and provide recommendations to improve timelines and resource allocation.
  • Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to organize project development.
  • Participate in technical reviews and present project updates, documenting action items and discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are achieved within budget and timeline.
  • Perform system testing, including on-site and pre-release testing.
  • Support proposal development, including responses to RFPs, RFIs, and other technical documentation.
  • Prepare training and effort estimates for customers.
  • Safely handle equipment and adhere to operational requirements, including standard and extended work schedules.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Broad knowledge of simulation systems, including hardware and software components.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to recommend effective solutions.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and follow guidance from engineering leadership.
  • Eligibility to obtain required security clearance.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with at least five (5) years of experience; or
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with at least seven (7) years of experience; or
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) with at least nine (9) years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Advanced degree in engineering preferred.


Working Place:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Company :

2026 April 23 Florida - Logistics Services Int.

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