Systems Engineer III - Project Engineer

Required

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Proven ability to support engineering projects through the full lifecycle—from requirements definition to verification and delivery
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Solid technical foundation and demonstrated engineering judgment
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
• Effective in customer interaction, communication, and basic stakeholder coordination
• 4-7 years of experience in project engineering, systems engineering, or related technical discipline
• Background in aerospace or defense industry, preferably supporting DoD or MDA programs
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and basic project scheduling tools (IMP/IMS)
• Exposure to Control Account Management or similar cost/schedule accountability roles
• Proficient in applying systems engineering methodologies and processes within the DoD acquisition framework (e.g. DoD product development lifecycle, DoD 5000)
• Prior experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and interacting with government or prime contractors is a plus