York Employment is seeking an Project Engineer-Military in the San Diego area. (Onsite, no hybrid)

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ASAP Pay Range:

$55.00-$75.00/hour Ideal Candidate Profile Seeking a highly qualified Project Engineer with a strong aerospace background to support F/A-18 aircraft sustainment efforts.

The ideal candidate will have:

Active Secret Security Clearance required Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline Aircraft experience required (military aviation preferred; general aviation experience considered) Candidates currently employed are welcome to apply Ideal background: Former Navy pilot or military with aerospace industry experience Position Responsibilities Develop and execute project sustainment activities supporting the F/A-18 aircraft by reviewing program proposals, requirements, and project plans. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements. Identify project phases, assign responsibilities, and coordinate cross-functional engineering and logistics teams. Analyze product designs, customer requirements, and performance standards to establish project specifications. Plan and conduct technical studies, evaluations, and testing to validate aircraft performance and sustainment requirements. Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules, staffing plans, and execution plans. Monitor project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines. Review engineering designs, specifications, and schedule changes while providing recommendations to management. Prepare project status reports, analyze program trends, and provide strategic recommendations. Lead engineering development efforts involving multidisciplinary engineering and logistics teams. Manage complex engineering projects from initial concept through completion while ensuring schedule, cost, and quality objectives are achieved. Serve as a primary liaison between FST leadership, customers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Maintain project documentation, including project plans, staffing plans, schedules, and other program management materials. Required Qualifications 3-10 years of experience in engineering and/or aerospace logistics program/project management. Experience supporting aircraft programs, sustainment, engineering development, or defense aviation projects. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities. Active Secret clearance required. Education Requirements Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.

You should be proficient in:

Bachelor's Degree Project Management Engineering Degree