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Leads industrial engineering and operational planning initiatives in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. Analyzes capacity, demand, value streams, material flow, production constraints, and forecasts; develops solutions to improve throughput and efficiency. Uses Lean Manufacturing methods, performs Gemba walks, leads projects and teams, mentors engineers, and communicates metrics and implementation plans to operational and engineering leadership.

Leads aerospace engineering project execution for electromechanical flight control actuation systems. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, risk tracking, design support, requirements verification, integration, testing, validation, technical documentation, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. The role coordinates with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to meet technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives throughout the product life cycle.

Manage aerospace engineering hardware projects from initiation through completion. Define scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource plans; coordinate cross-functional teams; monitor progress, quality, risks, and issues; provide technical guidance; and present status updates to stakeholders. The role supports new product development and drives operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Leads aerospace product development projects through structured milestone reviews, requirements management, risk reduction, technical documentation, scheduling, and acceptance testing. Acts as a project task lead, technical consultant, project champion, and mentor while coordinating systems engineers, subject matter experts, and technical teams. Requires electronics development experience, project management expertise, PMP certification or eligibility, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Infrequent domestic travel of up to 10% is required.

Leads execution of cloud infrastructure work packages for a proprietary defense program. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing cost, schedule, performance, resources, subcontractors, EVM reporting, risks, SOW changes, stakeholder relationships, and customer engagement. The role is fully onsite in Hazelwood, Missouri, requires an active U.S. Secret clearance, and involves up to 10% domestic travel.

Leads engineering program cost, scope, schedule, staffing, milestones, metrics, strategy, and corrective actions for avionics application and integration programs. Serves as the primary decision maker for engineering program issues, coordinates work packages and design objectives, supports pursuits and launches, and collaborates with functional leaders and customers to prioritize resources and achieve program performance.

Leads complex aerospace engineering development programs from proposal through delivery. Serves as the primary technical contact for customers, program management, and senior leadership while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and suppliers. Manages scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, quality, and program performance. Develops execution strategies, monitors metrics using Earned Value Management, resolves technical and program challenges, and drives alignment across engineering, business, and cross-functional organizations.

Lead complex aerospace propulsion new product development projects from requirements and design through analysis, hardware development, testing, and certification. Manage cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, budgets, schedules, earned value, risks, and technical deliverables. Coordinate manufacturing, supply chain, systems engineering, and engine test activities while ensuring hardware meets cost, schedule, producibility, and certification objectives.

Leads technical integration and project execution for AWACS Mission Systems, Air Vehicle, and Product Support teams. Responsibilities include requirements decomposition, engineering change coordination, supplier and customer engagement, certification planning, test readiness, proposal development, cost and schedule management, EVM, risk mitigation, resource planning, and performance tracking. The role works under minimal direction and requires multidisciplinary engineering project management experience.

Leads multidisciplinary engineering integration for Boeing’s AWACS program across Mission Systems, Air Vehicle, and Product Support teams. Responsibilities include requirements decomposition, engineering change coordination, supplier and customer engagement, certification planning, proposal development, schedule and risk management, EVM, resource planning, and project execution. The role develops statements of work, manages cost and schedule impacts, coordinates reviews, tracks performance metrics, and supports risk mitigation and delivery of project milestones.

Plans and manages HVAC testing projects, including scope, specifications, test programs, laboratory coordination, client communications, UL compliance reviews, reporting, and resolution of engineering issues. Develops test methods and equipment, supports inspections and follow-up services, coordinates project administration, and may train staff or represent UL at industry events. Frequent travel to client sites may be required.

Coordinates execution of safety-critical embedded software projects within an aerospace program. Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, resource forecasts, requirements, deliverables, KPIs, risks, and certification readiness; coordinating cross-functional software teams; analyzing engineering performance data; supporting artifact reviews; and presenting status and mitigation recommendations to leadership, customers, PMO, and cost account managers.

Leads advanced APU and gas turbine engineering projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, airframers, operators, and technical experts. Resolves in-service engineering issues, identifies root causes, develops corrective actions and technical change proposals, manages project plans, risks, budgets, and resources, and advances programs through review processes. Provides technical guidance to junior team members and presents project status to stakeholders.

Lead cross-functional aerospace engineering projects for FAA-certified avionics systems. Responsibilities include defining scope and schedules, managing budgets, risks, issues, technical objectives, baseline changes, and project performance using EVM. Coordinate engineering, certification, manufacturing, customers, and business teams; develop proposals and statements of work; provide stakeholder updates; and drive process improvements.

Lead aerospace product development teams, manage program execution, schedules, milestones, costs, risks, opportunities, suppliers, customer relationships, and performance metrics. Develop technology roadmaps, baselines, variance analyses, and improvement initiatives while supporting engineering quality and productivity. Travel may be required for less than 10% of the time.

Leads technical planning and execution for aerospace RF subsystem development projects. Manages budgets, schedules, requirements, risks, technical reviews, trade studies, integration and testing across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Serves as the primary technical customer interface, provides technical direction, resolves anomalies, supports program management, and ensures hardware and software solutions meet customer, cost, schedule, and performance requirements.

Lead aerospace engineering projects supporting APU development and in-service USAF aircraft platforms. Manage technical requirements, scope, budgets exceeding $500,000, schedules, EVMS, design-to-cost goals, government compliance, customer relationships, and project status reporting. Collaborate with repair and overhaul engineers to resolve in-service issues while meeting performance, manufacturability, testability, and reliability objectives.

Leads multidisciplinary engineering projects for CFE738 and TFE731 turbofan engines, including design changes, root-cause investigations, certification, technical requirements, supplier coordination, budgets, schedules, risks, and project execution. Develops and presents project plans, manages technical documentation and publications, and collaborates with customers, certification authorities, vendors, and internal stakeholders to improve aerospace propulsion systems.

Leads complex aerospace engineering projects involving planning, requirements management, systems integration, verification, certification, and model-based control systems development. Serves as a CPCS/ECS subject matter expert, manages schedules and technical deliverables, supports customer and executive reviews, leads design and test activities, and mentors engineers. The role is hybrid in Tempe or Tucson, Arizona, initially onsite for 90 days, with up to 10% domestic or international travel.

Leads aerospace engine-control new product development programs from concept through qualification and early production. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project execution, cost and schedule management, EVMS, risk management, supplier and customer communication, root-cause analysis, test planning, data analysis, requirements assessment, design drawing interpretation, and proposal support. The role focuses on valves, start systems, pneumatic-mechanical and electro-mechanical products, with up to 25% travel and an initial 90-day onsite requirement.

Leads turbomachinery design and analysis strategy, provides technical guidance, conducts advanced engineering analysis, testing, and modeling, and mitigates design risks across the product lifecycle. Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to establish project goals and performance metrics while applying industry advancements to improve product reliability and performance. The role is hybrid in Torrance, California, with no relocation offered.

Executes complex engineering projects for the US Army TIGER program supporting AGT1500 turboshaft engine sustainment. Coordinates technical and cross-functional teams, manages project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and quality standards, and reports progress to stakeholders. The role requires experience with earned value management, ground combat vehicle testing, test plan development, and gas turbine engine subsystems.

Leads aerospace hardware development projects for avionics display and flight deck systems. Owns engineering scope, schedules, budgets, risks, requirements, technical trade studies, design reviews, verification and validation, and milestone delivery. Coordinates systems, hardware, software, suppliers, customers, and global engineering teams while ensuring technical performance, quality, and compliance in a regulated environment.

Leads F/A-18 engineering change proposals from proposal development through contract closeout. Serves as the technical customer and leadership contact, coordinating engineering teams, suppliers, and service organizations. Manages cost, schedule, performance metrics, deliverables, resources, risks, customer relationships, and project plans while integrating technical and business requirements. This is a 100% onsite role in Berkeley, Missouri, supporting Boeing Defense, Space & Security.

Leads RF subsystem development projects from planning through design, prototyping, testing, and production transfer. Manages engineering scope, schedules, budgets, risks, resources, earned value, and customer requirements. Provides technical direction across RF, mechanical, manufacturing, integration, testing, and subsystem engineering disciplines. Leads trade studies, design reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements allocation, interface definition, project metrics, and customer interactions while supporting program management and bid activities.