Aerospace Project Engineer: FAA-PMA & Systems Integration

HANWHA AEROSPACE USA LLC; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valpaks Engineering, a Hanwha Company, is seeking a Project Engineer to manage and coordinate engineering projects, ensuring timely, within-scope, and budget-conscious delivery. The role requires strong technical expertise and peer review responsibilities for junior engineers.

The candidate will support regulatory certification efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive design changes with a focus on quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering product realization including drawings, supplier involvement, and quality activities.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and substantiates FAA-PMA packages.
• Reverse engineers and troubleshoots aircraft components (electrical/mechanical).
• Uses CAD tools to design and document components; defines materials science and metrology plans.
• Prepares documentation for regulatory certification (certification plans, test plans, substantiation reports).
• Collaborates with SMEs to adapt procedures and design changes.
• Coordinates First Article and project conformity inspections interfacing with Supply Chain, Quality, FAA, and management.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multi-project management

Technical writing

Regulatory awareness FAA/CAAs

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Valpaks Engineering, a Hanwha Company, is seeking a Project Engineer to manage and coordinate engineering projects, ensuring timely, within-scope, and budget-conscious delivery. The role requires strong technical expertise and peer review responsibilities for junior engineers.

The candidate will support regulatory certification efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive design changes with a focus on quality and reliability.