JOB TITLE: Project Engineer 4
LOCATION: St Charles, MO
PAY RATE: $84/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Active U.S. Secret Clearance required at time of hire
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Lead multi-disciplinary engineering project teams
Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOW)
Coordinate technical scope, resources, budgets, and schedules
Assess and negotiate scope changes and contract modifications
Identify and track program performance metrics
Develop risk mitigation and opportunity management plans
Support proposal development and contract execution activities
Interface directly with government customers and stakeholders
Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering and program teams
Requirements:
Active U.S. Secret Clearance required at time of hire
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry and 9+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree and 7+ years of related experience, or PhD and 4+ years of related experience
In the United States, ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.
3+ years of experience leading or managing multi-disciplinary engineering project teams
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations
Experience supporting Export Compliance or International programs
Experience developing and managing technical program plans, schedules, and budgets
Project management experience within an engineering environment
Experience supporting weapons systems programs
Experience working directly with U.S. Government customers
Experience collaborating across functions and organizations
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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