Project Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• At least one year of proven, progressive experience in engineering project management or a similar role.
• Logical thinking, creative problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as RAILs, burndowns, staffing forecasts, and critical path analysis.
• Experience with risk and opportunity management.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or business.
• Hands-on experience in aerospace product development, including design and integration of electrical systems.
• PMI certification.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, including MS Project, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience presenting project performance to leadership and/or customers.
• Familiarity with aerospace and avionics industry standards, including MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and DO-178.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer requests into proposals by defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Convert proposals into detailed project plans upon contract award.
• Manage end-to-end execution of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Lead cross-functional Engineering teams across Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines, resolving conflicts and delegating tasks to achieve project objectives.
• Identify and address execution problems, and recommend and implement solutions to support successful project completion.
• Track project cost and schedule performance against plan, update estimates when needed, and present performance to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Programs, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to transition products to manufacturing.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve project execution efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Onsite cafeteria and fitness center.
• Competitive pay and an annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match and an additional annual employer contribution starting at 3%.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Four weeks of vacation, five additional paid days during the annual holiday shutdown, and paid sick leave.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Up to $20,000 in annual tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Supplemental insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), legal services, identity theft protection, discounted auto and home insurance, and pet insurance.