Project Leader

ALTEN Technology USA • Carson, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Leader has technical responsibility for Work Package projects with an estimated engineering count of 10–20 FTEs. The role manages technical project activities according to agreed deliverables and quality standards while ensuring compliance with customer requirements. Additional responsibilities include qualifying internal project staffing, developing and adhering to project timelines, and reporting operational status during internal reviews.

The Project Leader manages project teams and tasks, monitors delivery and technical scope, and is responsible for deliverable quality. The position supports customer and bid activities, project organization and staffing, technical skills and training assessments, improvements to client engagement models, and AI implementation.

The role requires regular on-site presence at the client’s facility. The employee must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Carson, California, and must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident because of potential involvement in export-controlled projects and activities. The stated salary is $140,000 plus bonus; the actual offer depends on factors including location and job-related qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a technical college or university.
• At least 5 years of total experience, including at least 1 year in a Project Leadership role.
• General understanding of aerospace product development lifecycles, including design, engineering, testing, verification, and production.
• Familiarity with cross-functional engineering environments involving mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts effectively with engineering teams, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to read, write, speak, analyze, and interpret communications and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and engineers.
• Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Outlook.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Carson, California, due to regular on-site presence at the client’s facility.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) because of potential involvement in export-controlled projects and activities.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
• Must be able to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of requirements management, configuration control, engineering change management, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards, quality requirements, and regulatory frameworks such as AS9100, FAA, and EASA.
• Previous experience in aircraft systems, cabin systems, or aerospace equipment development.

Responsibilities

• Review technical requirements set by customers.
• Participate in quotation activities.
• Support client meetings and on- and off-site visits.
• Monitor delivery progress with customers and on projects.
• Support customer negotiations.
• Manage project teams and tasks on a day-to-day basis.
• Report and communicate with external technical stakeholders.
• Manage the technical scope of projects.
• Ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Report the internal operational situation and potential risks.
• Evaluate which activities or roles should be nearshore or offshore, if applicable.
• Support the definition of roles and responsibilities in the project organization.
• Support validation of the project organization and team members.
• Monitor team members’ technical skills.
• Identify technical and project training needs.
• Support efforts to change or improve the client engagement model.
• Support AI implementation.

Benefits

• Bonus

What This Job Offers

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