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Sr. Project Engineer

Dayton💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29

Core

Technical owner and manager for an engineering product line (aircraft, unmanned systems, complex electro-mechanical systems) from prototype to production and fielded support.

Role type

Senior Project Engineer (System Engineering focus)

Builds

Aircraft, unmanned systems (UAS), and complex electro-mechanical systems

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Unmanned Systems

Required skills

System Engineering, requirements traceability, AS9100 design processes, team leadership, interface management, verification analysis, project lifecycle management

Preferred skills

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), flight testing, RC Aircraft/UAS experience, JIRA task management

Technologies

JIRA, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Develop and tailor System Engineering processes; manage requirements traceability and verification; co-chair Air Vehicle Change Control Board; lead teams of engineers and contractors; define system interfaces and integration schedules; ensure compliance with AS9100 standards.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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