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Project Engineer - Defense Industry - Direct Hire

Augmentation
Westminster, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Project Engineer - Defense Industry

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading technical aspects of defense projects, from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, to drive project success. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in engineering within the defense industry and is adept at managing complex, multidisciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Planning and Design :

Lead the development of technical project plans, defining scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Participate in design and development activities, ensuring solutions meet all technical, performance, and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to develop, review, and finalize engineering specifications and drawings.
  • Technical Oversight and Problem Solving :
  • Oversee the engineering activities within the project, providing technical direction and expertise.

  • Identify and address technical issues or obstacles, ensuring timely resolution to maintain project schedules.
  • Conduct technical assessments and analyses, using engineering principles to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration :
  • Work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and testing teams to ensure smooth project execution.

  • Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components and materials meeting project specifications.
  • Participate in regular project reviews, both internally and with clients, providing updates on technical progress and challenges.
  • Documentation and Compliance :
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, test plans, and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

  • Ensure all project work complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including DoD, ITAR, and other defense-specific regulations.
  • Support audits and inspections, addressing any compliance concerns related to engineering activities.
  • Testing and Validation :
  • Oversee product testing and validation processes, ensuring project deliverables meet performance and quality standards.

  • Work with quality assurance and testing teams to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Risk Management and Continuous Improvement :
  • Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and adjust project plans as needed to address technical risks.

  • Contribute to process improvements, sharing lessons learned to improve future project efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Qualifications

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field)
  • Experience : 3-5 years in project engineering within the defense or aerospace industry is a plus.
  • Certifications : CAPM or PMP a plus.
  • Skills :
  • Strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge across engineering disciplines.

  • Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with defense industry standards and regulations, including DoD, ITAR, and export controls.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Working Conditions

    This role may require occasional travel to client sites, test facilities, and manufacturing locations.

    If you are a highly motivated engineer with a strong technical foundation, a passion for defense technology and an interest in program management, we encourage you to apply and help us drive innovation and excellence in national defense projects.

    Company Description

    Since our inception in 1967, Augmentation, Inc. has garnered a large and diversified base of clientele whose need for qualified personnel encompasses a wide field of temporary and permanent technical expertise. This being the case, assignment at an Augmentation, Inc. client places you at some of the top corporations in the nation, from industry leaders to potentially lucrative start-ups in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering.

    Company Description

    Since our inception in 1967, Augmentation, Inc. has garnered a large and diversified base of clientele whose need for qualified personnel encompasses a wide field of temporary and permanent technical expertise. This being the case, assignment at an Augmentation, Inc. client places you at some of the top corporations in the nation, from industry leaders to potentially lucrative start-ups in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering.

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