Project Engineer

Strategic Growth Partners provides both operations & strategic support to tribal 8(a) & commercial organizations. Our client we are supporting is a premier provider of complex design and engineering services to the aerospace and defense industry. Additionally, they also provides program management support to many of its clients' R&D departments and is actively engaged in the development of several next generation platforms.

Our client is seeking a qualified Project Engineer to directly support the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), F/A-18 & EA-18G Fleet Support Team (FST) at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California. This is a full-time onsite opportunity. This position requires an active Secret Clearance.

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Workplace Type: Onsite, San Diego, CA. NAS North Island.

Compensation: $55.00-$65.00 per hour

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Determining project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning personnel accordingly.
• Analyzing and establishing project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Designing and conducting technical studies and tests to confirm product performance and sustainment viability.
• Creating and managing detailed project schedules by calculating time requirements and sequencing project elements.
• Monitoring and coordinating ongoing project activities, identifying, and resolving issues to maintain project timelines.
• Controlling project plans through continuous review of designs, specifications, and schedule changes while recommending necessary actions to management.
• Preparing comprehensive project status reports, analyzing trends, and providing strategic recommendations.
• Responsible for planning and execution of engineering development efforts for a cross functional engineering and logistics team.
• Responsible for overseeing and managing complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Providing a blend of strong engineering expertise and proven project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Serve as a key liaison for the FST lead and various stakeholders, including clients, engineering teams, and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, staffing plans, and related planning documents to support FST tasking.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Has over three (3) to 10 years of experience in Engineering and Logistics program/project management.
• BS or BA degree in Business Administration or a "Relevant Technical Discipline".
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods, in an office environment.

Desired Experience:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Degree in an engineering field is strongly preferred.

Our client provides equal employment opportunities for all prospective and current employees. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.