Senior Specialist, Project Engineer - Missile Propulsion

Canoga Park, CA

$65–$70 Per Hour

11 days ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support missile propulsion programs in Canoga Park. This role is responsible for managing project cost, schedule, and technical performance while supporting program execution, manufacturing operations, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Account Management (CAM), and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Cost Account Management (CAM) activities using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to track project cost, schedule, and performance.
Manage technical execution, project budgets, and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to meet program objectives.
Support end-to-end proposal development, including cost estimates, schedules, and customer submissions.
Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, production, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure successful program execution.
Apply knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes, including design, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), tooling, procurement, production planning, and validation testing.
Identify and resolve technical and program execution challenges while minimizing cost and schedule impacts.
Work independently under the direction of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, managing assigned projects with minimal oversight.
Communicate project status, risks, schedules, and financial performance to program leadership and customers.
Support customer meetings, technical reviews, and program briefings.
Travel up to 10% to supplier locations and production facilities.
Work extended hours as needed to support program milestones.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 6+ years of relevant engineering experience, or a graduate degree with 4+ years of experience. In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Experience managing engineering projects, including technical performance, cost, and schedule.
Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes in a complex production environment.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM), Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Background in missile propulsion, aerospace, or defense manufacturing programs.
Experience with small-thruster, storable-propellant propulsion systems, including development, manufacturing, and hot-fire validation testing.
Ability to interpret propulsion system engineering drawings and technical specifications.
**Secret Clearance - not required but preferred**
Experience developing technical and cost proposals, including:
- Customer requirements analysis
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
- Pricing inputs and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development
Experience supporting government propulsion customers and defense prime contractors.

Location: Canoga Park, CA - Fully onsite

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

$65-$70 Per hour (DOE)

Numbers & Facts

Location	Canoga Park, CA
Salary	$65–$70 Per Hour

Skills

Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cost Engineeringunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
Earned Value Management (EVM)unmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Engineering Managementunmatched
Governmentunmatched
IP Multimedia System (IMS)unmatched
Internet/IP Telephonyunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing Process Engineeringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procurement Planningunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Proposal Developmentunmatched
Propulsionunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)unmatched

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