Project Engineer

Textron•Wilmington, MA

36d

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Project Engineer to support the development of electro-mechanical systems within a space grade weapons program. This role focuses on hands on engineering execution, technical integration, and cross functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has solid experience in electro-mechanical design, analysis, and testing, and is ready to take ownership of engineering tasks within a fast paced, highly technical environment. This position requires strong technical problem solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high quality engineering work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Approximately 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense.
Experience in electro-mechanical design, Designing for manufacturability and assembly, and electronics packaging for high reliability or space grade hardware.
Strong understanding of engineering principles, development processes, and test methodologies.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem solving abilities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multi disciplinary team.
Active Secret with an ability to obtain Special Access approval

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates proactive problem solving and sound technical judgment.
Is comfortable presenting in front of an audience, including customer.
Maintains a customer focused perspective in delivering engineering solutions.
Promotes innovation and continuous improvement in daily engineering activities.
Applies creativity to overcome technical challenges and develop robust solutions.
Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively across engineering disciplines.
Shows initiative, accountability, and strong personal organization skills.
Builds positive working relationships with peers and team members.
Demonstrates high ethical standards and professional integrity.
Comfortable operating in a fast paced environment with evolving requirements.
Actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional skill development.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, analysis, and testing of electro-mechanical systems for space grade applications.
Oversee the structural and thermal integrity of aerostructures and electro-mechanical assemblies through testing, modeling, and data evaluation.
Execute engineering tasks including requirements development, design iteration, prototyping, verification, and validation activities.
Identify and recommend improvements to processes, tools, and designs to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Plan and complete assigned engineering work to meet technical requirements and program milestones.
Work closely with Cognizant Engineers and cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of electro-mechanical hardware within the larger system.
Prepare and present technical documentation, test results, analyses, and design updates.
Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions for hardware or test anomalies.
Maintain configuration control, adherence to engineering standards, and accuracy of all engineering records.
Engage in continuous learning to strengthen technical expertise and contribute to innovation within the program.