Project Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Project Engineer (Aerospace): Supporting program management activities for unmanned aircraft systems with an accent on scheduling, coordination, and compliance. Focus on bridging communication between technical teams and clients while mitigating supply chain risks.

Location: San Luis Obispo, California, United States. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Salary: $106,000 - $145,000 USD

Company

Developing cutting-edge autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for defense and aerospace.

What you will do

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned projects.
• Act as the communication hub between the program team and internal/external functions.
• Interpret client requirements and maintain quality control over team performance and budgets.
• Submit project status reports and monitor overall compliance.
• Review engineering deliverables and implement corrective actions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mitigate supply chain risks by identifying alternate vendors and solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management.
• Proficiency in MS Project, SmartSheets, and Excel.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Excellent communication and problem deconfliction skills.

Nice to have

• US Secret clearance or higher.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with US Government contracts and proposals.
• Resource management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation with 401k company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 4 weeks of paid time off and 12 annual company holidays.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.