Aerospace Project Engineer III — Lead to Certification

Actalent; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead aerospace product development from concept to production. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure compliance with technical requirements, schedules, and certification standards.

The role emphasizes team leadership, design and documentation work, and hands-on testing and certification activities in a fully onsite BURBANK, CA environment. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of aerospace or related engineering experience.
• 3+ years leading new product development projects.
• Experience with aircraft qualification and certification processes.
• Ability to create and review engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience preparing engineering and certification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects through design, testing, certification, and production.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Create and review engineering drawings, models, and technical documents.
• Oversee product testing, analysis, and certification activities.
• Resolve technical issues and support manufacturing processes.
• Work directly with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions to leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

GD&T

Engineering documentation

Aircraft systems knowledge

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CATIA V5

FEA

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead aerospace product development from concept to production. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure compliance with technical requirements, schedules, and certification standards.

The role emphasizes team leadership, design and documentation work, and hands-on testing and certification activities in a fully onsite BURBANK, CA environment. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.