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Aerospace Project Engineer

goleta, ca • Posted 3 days ago
Onsite Full Time General

Aerospace Project EngineerU.S. Citizenship is required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required.

Candidate must be SAP program eligible.This position is in person.The Project Engineer on the Aerospace Advanced Systems Team will lead and manage the planning, execution, and oversight of projects focused on the design, integration, and testing of advanced electromechanical systems for flight test experiments. This role involves creating detailed project plans, tracking progress, and reporting status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders. The Project Engineer will coordinate efforts across cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery within schedule and budget constraints.

The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of engineering experience and a proven track record of developing solutions and collaborating across engineering teams to deliver high performing and reliable systems.ResponsibilitiesLead system engineering efforts through requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and validationDevelop and maintain system architecture, interface specifications, and technical documentationCollaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, test, and operations) to ensure system functionality and performanceSupport risk management, trade studies, and system performance evaluationsProvide technical input on proposals, project plans, and schedulesEnsure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and organizational processesSupport troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for system-level issuesRequirementsBachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field5+ years of experience in engineering, integration, and testingStrong understanding of engineering development processes (requirements development, review life cycle, verification & validation)Familiarity with testing standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD, and ISO standards)Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsPrevious experience with DOD programs and space and/or flight systems is highly desirableMust be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of working with multiple teams to resolve technical problemsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is requiredPreferred QualificationsCandidate currently possesses a DOD and/or DOE Security ClearanceCandidate has DOD Industry ExperienceWE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!Competitive Industry Pay100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance PremiumHSA with Employer ContributionsDental and Vision Coverage OptionsPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation and Sick leaveCompany Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing PlansEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveDiscretionary Bonus EligibilityThe annual pay range for the Aerospace Project Engineer position is $125,000 to $190,000.Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans

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