Project Engineer

About the Team

AeroTEC’s Program Management Office (PMO) is primarily involved in developing the strategy for, and managing the execution of all projects AeroTEC works on. PMO Division is responsible for taking direction and inputs from our customers, developing program strategy and work plans (schedules, budgets, resource and task management, and customer communication), creating the road map for the AeroTEC team to follow to meet customer goals.

About the Role

The Project Engineer is at a mid-career level and is responsible for overseeing and leading medium to large-scale programs with elements of engineering development/design, manufacturing/modification and test. This position works closely with the Program Manager to drive on time and on budget program delivery while collaborating with multiple cross functional teams.

This role requires technical and program experience. A successful candidate can organize and support teams, audit individual contributor work products, develop enabling processes and procedures, and work independently with proper supervision or management. This position interacts with senior management and plays a critical role in executing AeroTEC programs.

In This Role You Will:

• Lead programs from inception to closure
• Oversee and guide large, cross functional groups on projects spanning from concept creation to detailed design to manufacturing/modification to testing and certification
• Manage customers to ensure expectations are properly set and always met
• Lead and influence all internal and external stakeholders in order to complete programs within budget and schedule, with a high level of quality / value added.
• Support the development and management of requirements
• Provide technical guidance and decision making on engineering designs
• Lead design reviews with other technical leaders
• Support the management of suppliers and external design/build vendors
• Coordinate with manufacturing and modification teams and leaders on implementation
• Coordinate with component qualification and aircraft testing teams and leaders on test development and data delivery
• Complete special projects and tasks assigned by manager or department head

The Skills You Will Bring (Minimum):

Education

• Four (4) year degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation)
• MBA and/or Master’s degree is preferred
• Other Engineering fields may be considered

Experience

• Four (4) years of aircraft design, development, and test experience
• Two (2) years of cross-functional project management such as Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, IPT Lead, Deputy Chief Engineer, or similar roles.
• Must have a proficient working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 25 certification regulations, together with the associated means of compliance presented in AC 25-7C.
• Must have experience managing programs to completion and within budget.

U.S. Person Status: is required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel 20% (flying and driving) to various international and domestic worksites may be required.
• Driving personal vehicle for errands required. State driver’s license and clean driving record required.

AeroTEC Ways of Working and Benefits:

At AeroTEC, we are on a mission to Accelerate the Evolution of Aerospace. We lead the market in the integration and testing of sustainable propulsion technologies, pioneering the future of sustainable aerospace.

AeroTEC is building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth. We invest in our people, supporting their career development by offering customized career development plans, in-house learning, mentorship, and up to $5,250.00/year in education reimbursement.

We are committed to our employee’s well-being, providing Unlimited Time-Off (for salaried employees), employer paid premiums for our employees’ Health coverage (PPO/HDHP plans), Dental, $40,000 Life Insurance Policy, and complementary access to our Employee Assistance and Health Advocate Program’s.

Additional Benefits include (but not limited to): 401(k) and Employer Match for the Employee, Vision, Additional Life Insurance Options, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cell Phone Cost Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, ID Watchdog, Legal Shield, and Perk Spot Discounts.

Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, at AeroTEC we reward outstanding performance with quarterly bonus schemes (for salaried employees), manager’s bonuses (for management roles), and SIP (for sales positions). Positions may or may not qualify for sign-on bonus or relocation assistance.

But we are more than just a team; we’re a family that works hard and plays hard! From AeroTEC AeroTEC’s own Flying Club, Softball League, Seattle Mariners Tickets, to Team Bike Rides, Karting, Golf Scrambles and more. We’re committed to creating a workplace where fun and work are not mutually exclusive!

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.

AeroTEC is an equal opportunity employer.