DoD Project Engineer & Technical Lead

SelectTech Services Corporation; Palmer Lake (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SelectTech Services Corporation is seeking a forward-thinking Project Engineer to serve as the technical authority and engineering execution lead for programs based in Colorado. You will bridge engineering excellence with program execution to deliver solutions rapidly, reliably, and with mission intent.

You will mentor engineers, lead multi-discipline teams, manage baselines and risk, and ensure designs meet DoD standards. Travel 10-15% between Colorado and Ohio facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years progressive engineering experience with 1-3+ years supervisory in DoD or federal programs.
• Proven experience as Project Engineer, Technical Lead, Lead Engineer, or Chief Engineer.
• Experience with classified programs and secure environments.
• Prior experience on Aerospace and Defense programs.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, systems engineering, and technical reviews.
• Excellent oral and written communication across all levels.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD, ISO 9001, AS9001 standards for system development and integration.
• Experience interfacing with government engineering authorities.
• Must be able to qualify and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Lead for assigned programs, end-to-end multi-discipline engineering oversight.
• Translate mission needs into executable technical solutions.
• Interface with government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Lead system architecture, reviews, trade studies, and technical decisions.
• Ensure designs are scalable, secure, and DoD-compliant.

Skills

Leadership

Technical communication

Problem solving

Agile/DevSecOps familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MIL-STD

ISO 9001 / AS9001

Job description

SelectTech Services Corporation is seeking a forward-thinking Project Engineer to serve as the technical authority and engineering execution lead for programs based in Colorado. You will bridge engineering excellence with program execution to deliver solutions rapidly, reliably, and with mission intent.

You will mentor engineers, lead multi-discipline teams, manage baselines and risk, and ensure designs meet DoD standards. Travel 10-15% between Colorado and Ohio facilities.