Project Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers supporting aircraft instrumentation and test activities, including ground and flight test operations.
• Oversee the design and integration of instrumentation systems for test aircraft, ensuring compliance with program requirements and industry standards.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering documentation, including special instructions, test procedures, and modification drawings.
• Coverage of coordination across internal teams (systems, hardware, software, test, and manufacturing engineering) to support the execution of project milestones.
• Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for test activities, collaborating closely with program management, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Track project progress, resolve technical issues, and manage risk throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Ensure all engineering work aligns with safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support configuration management and change control processes for all test-related deliverables.
• Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and readiness assessments for ground and flight test phases.
• Provide technical input for resource planning, schedule development, and cost estimation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years' experience in engineering roles with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, or a similar high-reliability engineering environment.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
• Detailed understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
• Prior experience leading or managing engineering teams supporting aircraft modification and/or test programs.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation design, test planning, and execution for ground and flight test activities.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering processes, configuration management, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FAA, DoD standards).
• Active Secret or higher U.S. Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Occasional travel to customer or field locations may be required.
• Ability to work primarily in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Hand and finger dexterity for computer use.
• Capability to work in potentially hazardous environments when visiting project sites.

Pay

Annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• and more.