We are seeking a highly driven
Senior Project Engineer I to lead the planning and execution of test milestones for our space product portfolio. In this role, you will create and maintain integrated program timelines across multiple product lines, ensuring alignment and proactively identifying conflicts. You will oversee the management of test vendors and deliverables, including test station deployments, fixture procurement, harness fabrication, and other critical hardware. This position will also own the tracking and communication of project risks and underlying assumptions, clearly articulating their impact to stakeholders and driving informed decision-making within the team. This is a pivotal role for ensuring our test capabilities are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of performance for our space systems.
The Senior Project Engineer is accountable for driving schedule alignment, vendor deliverables, and cross-team coordination to ensure test milestones are met across all space product lines. While this role is responsible for verifying that test planning, data analysis, and problem resolution activities are completed on time and to quality standards, the technical depth and engineering authority for these activities remains with the assigned subject matter experts and test engineers. The Senior Project Engineer is empowered to challenge assumptions, escalate risks, and ensure clarity in decision-making, but does not serve as the primary technical owner for test methods, data, or design quality.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned test projects, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test operations teams.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and risk assessments for test campaigns.
- Ensure engineering requirements are translated into actionable test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria by the responsible engineering teams, tracking progress and resolving roadblocks.
- Coordinate design and fabrication of test fixtures, instrumentation, and support equipment.
- Support test execution, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, engineering specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Review and validate that test data is analyzed and interpreted appropriately, and that technical reports and presentations are completed and communicated to stakeholders on schedule.
- Facilitate and track issue resolution efforts, ensuring root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented by the owning teams.
- Own budgeting, procurement, and vendor coordination for assigned programs. Manage allocated budgets, escalate potential overruns, and lead vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of test assets.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSS- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree a plus).
- 4+ years of engineering experience in an aerospace, defense, or high-technology environment, preferably in a test-focused role.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and/or structural test methods, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies (PMP certification a plus).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with space industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NASA GEVS, SMC-S-16, MIL-STD environmental, & EMI/EMC standards).
$133,908 - $160,991 a year
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
