Sr Project Engineer

Work Arrangement

Onsite up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS travel

Job Overview

The Sr Project Engineer will be expected to lead internal execution of Engineering Project deliverables for Unmanned Aerial System with a strong sense of ownership and a focus on driving outcomes.

Essential Functions

Ability to develop and manage engineering project plans in support of Program Requirements:

Provide inputs to Business Development in support of new business opportunities

Review contractual deliverables and build plan to define NRE scope

Coordinate with Engineering team leads to determine detailed project execution plansaligned to contractual and technical objectives to include tasking and sequencing and resource allocation projections

Inform Program Management development of Integrated Master Schedule

Support active management of project timelines and deliverables using common tools such as JIRA Microsoft Project and Teams

Provide program/project briefings and status updates to internal leadership and customer

stakeholders

Execute Technical Authority as delegated by the Chief Engineer to include:

Review and Approval Engineering Change Requests through the Program Change Control Board

Review and Approval of internal design artifacts to support all aspects of product for the

full life cycle development and sustainment from concept to retirement of assigned UAS platform.

Chair IPT meetings to align cross-discipline progress and resolve blockers

Lead the development and presentation of standard phase gate Design Reviews (SRR PDR

CDR FDR) in accordance with company policies

Ability to lead structured (8D) problem solving to determine Root Cause and develop/implement

robust Corrective Action

Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.

Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external businessassociates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policiesand practices.

Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and companyculture.

Qualifications and Competencies

Deep expertise in ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards with demonstrated application in complexdesign production and manufacturing environments; capable of driving compliance certification

readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.

Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written with proven ability to interpret authorand present technical documentation requirements and procedures clearly and persuasively

across all organizational levels.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business productivity tools with ability todevelop and present data-driven reports metrics and executive summaries.

Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and structured problem-solving including root cause analysis risk assessment and corrective/preventive action implementation.

High degree of initiative accountability and execution discipline consistently driving projects tosuccessful completion and achieving organizational goals under minimal supervision.

Collaborative leadership mindset committed to cross-functional teamwork shared success andfostering a culture of trust respect and performance excellence.

Delegate authority effectively while maintaining accountability.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor of Science in any of the following fields: Aerospace Mechanical Electrical or Systems

Engineering or equivalent combination of education training and experience

Masters Degree in Engineering preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Experience

10 years of relevant experience leading teams in the development of aircraft unmanned systemsand/or other complex electro-mechanical systems.

Experience in developing and tailoring System Engineering processes based on program costschedule and risk tolerance

Experience in developing requirements traceability verification matrix (RVTM) and supporting theverification analysis and testing.

Experience in the following areas preferred:

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Flight testing

RC Aircraft or UAS

JIRA task management

Demonstrated experience using System Engineering tools to document and manage projectrequirements

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time

Security Clearance

Current Secret Government Security Clearance required U.S. Citizenship required.

Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Government Security Clearance required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.