Job Description

Locals ONLY please. MUST have strong Project management skills.

Must have Motor controls and Gears experience.

Chief Project Engineer / Aerospace Engineering Lead

Take the helm of cutting-edge aerospace innovation with a leader whose products can be found in nearly every commercial and military aircraft worldwide. As Chief Project Engineer, you’ll lead new product development at one of the independently operated units within a multi-billion-dollar global aerospace group.

Join a team whose engineering supports everything from keeping airlines flying safely to helping NASA reach new planets.

Why You Should Apply

• Be the technical authority on high-impact, new product development initiatives
• Collaborate with a tight-knit, highly skilled engineering team
• Influence the adoption of emerging technologies and industry best practices
• Opportunity to contribute to technical boards and industry committees
• Base salary range: $120,000–$145,000 + discretionary bonus
• Full benefits including 5 Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical plans, 3 Cigna vision plans, dental, and 401(k) with 50% company match up to 4%
• Annual profit sharing program
• Tuition reimbursement program

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive and manage project success across cost, schedule, and performance metrics
• Lead development and qualification of electromechanical aerospace systems
• Oversee design, testing, vendor sourcing, and risk mitigation efforts
• Direct and mentor engineering staff while managing departmental standards
• Represent engineering in cross-functional strategy and product planning

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Have hands-on experience with electromechanical actuation systems (gears, motors, drive screws, controllers, etc.)
• Experience managing product development projects from start to finish
• Understand aerospace testing standards like DO-160 or MIL-STD protocols
• Proficient in SolidWorks, FEA tools, and design verification techniques
• Capable of leading process improvement and engineering change initiatives

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