Senior Project Engineer RCS Corporation - 4.0 Bethel, CT Job Details Full-time $180,000 - $200,000 a year 8 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Project engineering Electrical engineering Master's degree Electrical Engineering Delegation Full Job Description RCS Staffing is placing a Senior Project Engineer with a leading defense technology company in the Bethel / Danbury, CT area. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a company that engineers advanced naval power systems for the U.S. Navy and allied navies worldwide. You'll lead complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects from kickoff through delivery — managing schedule, budget, and cross-functional teams while serving as the primary technical bridge between the engineering organization and customers.

OVERVIEW OF YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will own the end-to-end execution of engineering projects within a naval defense environment. You will plan and manage project scope, schedule, and budget; coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management; and serve as the customer's primary point of contact for technical matters. You'll also mentor junior engineers and hold the team accountable to program milestones — translating customer demands into executable engineering plans while protecting contract boundaries.

YOU WILL

Lead complex engineering projects end-to-end — planning scope, schedule, and budget and holding the team accountable to milestones. Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management to deliver integrated solutions on time and within budget. Serve as the primary technical liaison between the engineering team and customers — communicating status, managing expectations, and resolving issues promptly. Balance customer requirements against contract scope and schedule constraints, escalating scope changes through appropriate channels. Identify and retire project risks proactively; develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Mentor and guide junior engineers; delegate technical tasks and provide hands-on support to ensure quality deliverables. Generate and maintain project documentation, including schedules, status reports, and technical review packages.

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU HAVE

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field. 7+ years of engineering experience, with demonstrated project leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary programs. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — experience working with manufacturing, supply chain, and program management in a defense or industrial environment. Proven ability to manage project schedules and budgets and to hold teams accountable to commitments. Experience serving as the customer-facing technical point of contact — communicating clearly across organizational levels. US. Citizenship (required). Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

IT'S A BONUS IF YOU HAVE

Active DoD security clearance. Experience with U.S. Navy or other defense / government programs. Background in power electronics, electric drives, or hybrid power systems. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Familiarity with formal systems engineering processes (requirements management, design reviews, V&V).

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas turbine and hybrid power systems, control technology, and sustainment solutions for the U.S. Navy and allied navies worldwide. With deep expertise in power generation, electric propulsion, and integrated combat systems, the organization supports some of the most demanding shipboard environments on the planet. Employees work on meaningful, mission-critical programs within a stable, growth-oriented defense company that invests heavily in engineering talent.

WHO WE ARE RCS

Staffing is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over 30 years of experience connecting top engineering and technical talent with leading companies across the energy, defense, and industrial sectors. We take pride in making the right match — for our clients and for our candidates. Equal Opportunity Employer —

M/F/Disability/Veterans Pay:

$180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Bethel, CT 06801