Defense Systems Project Engineer — Lead from Concept to Production

Neros Technologies

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 151,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA, seeks a Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of engineering deliverables for defense programs from development through production and sustainment. This role translates contractual and customer technical requirements into actionable engineering work, driving cross-functional execution to ensure deliverables meet program objectives.

The Project Engineer serves as the focal point for engineering documentation, qualification activities, and compliance,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and related discipline.
  • 3–8 years in engineering, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts from development through production.
  • Familiarity with DoD/ War contracts, SOWs, CDRLs, and qualification testing.
  • Experience supporting product development, verification, and production readiness.
  • Strong technical writing, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical execution of engineering requirements associated with customer contracts and SOWs.
  • Analyze customer requirements and develop implementation plans to satisfy obligations.
  • Develop and deliver engineering documentation, CDRLs, compliance matrices and reports.
  • Lead planning and execution for system verification, validation, qualification, and FAT/LAT.
  • Own deliverables related to RFVs, ECPs, configuration management, and deviations.
  • Develop documentation supporting logistics, packaging, manufacturing, training, and sustainment.
  • Facilitate cross-functional execution across disciplines to meet schedules.
  • Track engineering action items, risks, assumptions, dependencies, and deliverables.
  • Facilitate technical reviews and design reviews; resolve issues promptly.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, customer, and internal SOPs.
  • Support customer technical meetings, design reviews, and qualification events.

Skills

Technical writing
Cross-functional collaboration
Engineering leadership
Project management
Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
TeamCenter

Job description

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA, seeks a Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of engineering deliverables for defense programs from development through production and sustainment. This role translates contractual and customer technical requirements into actionable engineering work, driving cross-functional execution to ensure deliverables meet program objectives.

The Project Engineer serves as the focal point for engineering documentation, qualification activities, and compliance,

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