1234 - Project Engineer

Monte Sano Research Corporation • Huntsville, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) is a Huntsville-based Small Business specializing in providing full-spectrum defense system engineering, research, design, development, integration, test, evaluation, and planning services to the U.S. Government. As an ESOP company, our employee-owners are personally invested in the success of our customers, our programs, and one another. Our primary focus at MSRC is to provide extraordinary talent to propel the Warfighter, and we seek to hire people who are Elevated (always do the right thing), Exceptional (the very best at what they do), and Enduring (self-disciplined; self-motivated). MSRC is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will support defense-focused manufacturing, technology, and engineering initiatives. The Project Engineer will serve as a key coordinator bridging technical engineering developments and program management milestones. The ideal candidate will have a solid engineering foundation, experience in manufacturing or production environments, and familiarity with Department of War (DoW) / Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, or related field) or equivalent technical/scientific experience is required.
• Minimum 5 years of prior engineering experience in a Department of War (DoW) or defense aerospace environment is required.
• Demonstrated experience working within manufacturing, production, or prototype development environments.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) to track progress, compile data, and build professional presentations.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver clear, structured technical briefings and engineering documentation to various stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a track record of successfully facilitating collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to process and detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment with minimal supervision.
• Active Secret DoD Clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain a clearance.
• Candidate must currently possess or be able to obtain an active security clearance.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing technology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and coordination support for manufacturing technology initiatives and defense-related programs.
• Collaborate closely with Project Offices, customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing vendors to align efforts, gather critical data, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of comprehensive program reviews, technical briefings, and progress updates using Microsoft Office tools.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical status meetings, ensuring clear communication pathways between multi-disciplinary engineering teams and leadership.
• Manage, organize, and compile technical reports, plans, schedules, and programmatic documentation to ensure overall project readiness.
• Monitor project milestones, identify technical risks, and support the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate project requirements, optimize processes, and assist with trade studies as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level