Project Engineer

Inertia•Livermore, CA

About The Position

Inertia is seeking a highly driven Project Engineer with a strong technical foundation in laser systems or hard science environments to lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept through execution. This role is ideal for someone who drives decisions and leads teams to deliver results. The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and project leadership, with the ability to connect engineering, design, and physics concepts to execution.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project engineering or project management within a technical or scientific environment (Laser experience preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical/science field
Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive outcomes without heavy oversight
Strong experience managing scope, schedule, and budget
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive decisions
Experience with project management tools (MS Project required; Jira a plus)
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Nice To Haves

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certifications

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of technical projects, including defining scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables
Drive project progress by tracking tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring accountability across teams
Facilitate and lead cross-functional discussions, resolving conflicts and driving decisions forward
Develop project plans, charters, and reporting to communicate status, risks, and milestones clearly
Identify and mitigate risks, removing blockers to keep projects on track
Apply technical understanding to support decision-making and guide project direction