CareerPlan

CSEL Program - Project Engineer (Lead or Senior)

USA - Huntington Beach, CAFull-time$146k–$198k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Project Engineer responsible for technical, schedule, and financial baselines of Development and Sustainment projects for the Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) search and rescue system.

Role type

Senior IC Project Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Builds

CSEL Ground Operations sustainment, hardware/software integration, and product lifecycle delivery

Domain

Aerospace & Defense (Search and Rescue)

Required skills

Project Management (USG/Aerospace/DoD), Systems Integration, Supplier Management, Technical Performance Management, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Hardware/Software Development Lifecycle Management

Preferred skills

Critical Analysis, Subsystem Design, Requirement Allocation, Cybersecurity (SIPRNet, Zero Trust), Agile Methodologies, Matrixed Organization Management, Leadership & Mentoring

Technologies

SIPRNet, C2C, Zero Trust, ESS, ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, Forescout, PMBOK

Responsibilities

Establish technical, schedule, and financial baselines; coordinate hardware and software development tasks; manage supplier subcontracting; support systems test and field support; ensure on-time delivery and customer success.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC