1234 - Project Engineer

Monte Sano Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Monte Sano Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Project Engineer to bridge technical engineering developments and program milestones within defense-focused manufacturing and technology initiatives. You will coordinate with project offices, customers, engineering teams, and vendors to align efforts and gather critical data.

The role requires a solid engineering foundation, DoD program familiarity, and experience in manufacturing or production environments, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an accredited engineering discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years of prior engineering experience in a DoW/defense aerospace environment.
• Manufacturing technology experience preferred.
• Active DoD clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and coordination support for manufacturing technology initiatives and defense-related programs.
• Collaborate with Project Offices, customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing vendors to align efforts and gather data.
• Prepare and deliver program reviews, technical briefings, and progress updates using Microsoft Office tools.
• Coordinate technical status meetings and ensure clear communication between multidisciplinary teams and leadership.
• Manage technical reports, plans, schedules, and programmatic documentation to ensure project readiness.
• Monitor milestones, identify risks, and support risk mitigation strategies.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate requirements, optimize processes, and assist with trade studies as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time 40 Huntsville, AL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1234

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) is a Huntsville-based Small Business specializing in providing full-spectrum defense system engineering, research, design, development, integration, test, evaluation, and planning services to the U.S. Government.

As an ESOP company, our employee-owners are personally invested in the success of our customers, our programs, and one another. Our primary focus at MSRC is to provide extraordinary talent to propel the Warfighter, and we seek to hire people who are Elevated (always do the right thing), Exceptional (the very best at what they do), and Enduring (self-disciplined; self-motivated).

MSRC is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will support defense-focused manufacturing, technology, and engineering initiatives. The Project Engineer will serve as a key coordinator bridging technical engineering developments and program management milestones. The ideal candidate will have a solid engineering foundation, experience in manufacturing or production environments, and familiarity with Department of War (DoW) / Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide project engineering and coordination support for manufacturing technology initiatives and defense-related programs.
• Collaborate closely with Project Offices, customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing vendors to align efforts, gather critical data, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of comprehensive program reviews, technical briefings, and progress updates using Microsoft Office tools.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical status meetings, ensuring clear communication pathways between multi-disciplinary engineering teams and leadership.
• Manage, organize, and compile technical reports, plans, schedules, and programmatic documentation to ensure overall project readiness.
• Monitor project milestones, identify technical risks, and support the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate project requirements, optimize processes, and assist with trade studies as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, or related field) or equivalent technical/scientific experience is required.
• Minimum 5 years of prior engineering experience in a Department of War (DoW) or defense aerospace environment is required.
• Manufacturing technology experience is preferred.

Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working within manufacturing, production, or prototype development environments.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) to track progress, compile data, and build professional presentations.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver clear, structured technical briefings and engineering documentation to various stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a track record of successfully facilitating collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to process and detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment with minimal supervision.

Additional Requirements:

• Active Secret DoD Clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain a clearance.
• Candidate must currently possess or be able to obtain an active security clearance.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

MSRC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practices are grounded in federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), among others. These laws prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, and other protected characteristics. They also prohibit preferential treatment based on any such trait. These protections apply across all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, and termination.