Defense Systems Project Engineer — Lead from Concept to Production

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 151,000; Full time

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,