Project Engineer (Military and Government Projects)

About the role

The Project Engineer (Military and Government Projects) – Airfield Lighting Control Systems will serve as a technical lead for the planning, design, commissioning, and support of airfield lighting control system projects. This role involves translating customer requirements into control system drawings, HMI software configurations, bills of material, and project documentation while ensuring alignment with FAA requirements, system architecture standards, DOD Cybersecurity Requirements, and project-specific compliance needs.

Close collaboration with customers, internal engineering teams, commissioning personnel, and external stakeholders is required throughout the full project lifecycle. The role includes supporting system start-up, testing, commissioning, customer training, and troubleshooting at airport installations, with national and international travel required (25% to 30% of the time).

Responsibilities

• Take the technical lead on airfield lighting control system projects, planning, executing, and meeting strict deadlines.
• Design control system drawings and HMI software to meet customer system requirements.
• Assist in developing bills of material for custom control system quotes after analyzing customer requirements.
• Communicate and promote the company’s image within the airport lighting industry during system installation and training.
• Travel nationally or internationally to airport installations for project start-up, commissioning, testing, and training.
• Perform technical training classes for advanced products to internal and external customers.
• Become familiar with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport policies, procedures, and products.
• Maintain DOD Cybersecurity compliance documentation and understand system architecture, as well as deviations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Engineering Technology (EET), Computer Science (CS), or Computer Engineering Technology (CET) preferred, or relevant experience in the airfield/aviation lighting industry.
• 2+ years of related Project Engineering experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Electrical troubleshooting and controls experience is a plus.
• Fluent English (oral and written communication skills).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Must pass any required BCI and FBI Background Check.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and upskilling.
• Flexible working culture with company values that support personal and professional growth.
• An international environment with opportunities to collaborate with global colleagues.