Project Engineer

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Certification assistance

Professional development support

Flexible, collaborative workplace

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. in East Hartford, CT seeks a detail-oriented project coordinator with STEM background to lead scheduling and documentation across aerospace programs.

You will work with Jira, SAP, MS Project, Confluence and Siemens Teamcenter in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role requires 1–4 years of experience, DoD clearance eligibility, and strong Excel/PowerPoint capability.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate is detail oriented and highly collaborative.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field is required.
• 1-4 years relevant work experience.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Sharepoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, Project and Powerpoint; also Jira, Confluence, and SAP.
• Experience working in fast-paced, team-oriented environments like Siemens Teamcenter PLM.
• Existing or ability to obtain DoD Secret/Collateral clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project scheduling and milestones in tools like Jira, MS Project, or SAP.
• Create catalogs documents in a searchable file (Excel, Access, or other); update files to a clear, common nomenclature.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to fix technical shortfalls and add content where needed.
• Review documents for completeness and coordinate approval and sign-offs of design and review documentation, upload into appropriate systems like Confluence.
• Gather engineering technical data to develop Review presentations containing: problem statement / reason for change, solution options and drawings / documents to be changed.
• Support Review meetings, including scheduling, presentations, and assist in closure of action items.
• Maintain traceability in Product Data Management system like Siemens Teamcenter.
• Assist in development of change implementation schedule, tasks, milestones, delivery dates and lead times in tools like SAP, Primavera and MS Project.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to assess cost and schedule of projects against plan.
• Develop weekly status reports including: current status, setting priorities, addressing issues, calculating performance against schedule and budget.
• Familiar with Agile Project Management and Scrum.

Skills

Project scheduling tools

Jira

MS Project

SAP

Confluence

Siemens Teamcenter

MS Sharepoint

Excel

Outlook

Access

PowerPoint

Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

MS Project

SAP

Confluence

Siemens Teamcenter

MS Sharepoint

Excel

Outlook

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

We'relooking for humble geniuses who believe engineering can turn the impossible into reality—and who are driven to design, build, and test solutions that matter for some of the world’s most trusted companies. If you want to do meaningful work with a diverse team that believes in shared wins, continuous learning, and engineering a brighter future, this is the place for you.

Location

East Hartford, CT

Clearance

Existing or ability to obtain DoD Secret/Collateral clearance

In this Role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate project scheduling and milestones in tools like Jira, MS Project, or SAP
• Create catalogs documents in a searchable file (Excel, Access, or other); update files to a clear, common nomenclature
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to fix technical shortfalls and add content where needed
• Review documents for completeness and coordinate approval and sign offs of design and review documentation, upload into appropriate systems like Confluence
• Gather engineering technical data to develop Review presentations containing: problem statement / reason for change, solution options and drawings / documents to be changed
• Support Review meetings, including scheduling, presentations, and assist in closure of action items
• Maintain traceability in Product Data Management system like Siemens Teamcenter
• Assist in development of change implementation schedule, tasks, milestones, delivery dates and lead times in tools like SAP, Primavera and MS Project.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to assess cost and schedule of projects against plan
• Develop weekly status reports including: current status, setting priorities, addressing issues, calculating performance against schedule and budget
• Familiar with Agile Project Management and Scrum

Requirements:

The successful candidate is detail oriented and highly collaborative. There will be a significant amount of interaction with the customer's teams. Listening to the customer’s issues and offering proactive solutions is critical to building a strong relationship with this new customer.

We're excited to talk to you if:

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field
• 1-4 years relevant work experience
• Have excellent computer skills, working in the following programs: MS Sharepoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, Project and Powerpoint. Also, Jira, Confluence, and SAP
• Work well in a fast paced, team oriented, collaborative environment like Siemens Teamcenter PLM
• Aim to add creativity to a program that endures long after our working years
• You are independent, forward-thinking, and detail oriented, and you enjoy working with aerospace professionals in dynamic, diverse teams
• Existing or ability to obtain DoD Secret/Collateral clearance

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• On-site Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Great communication skills via telephone, video conferencing and MS Teams.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks. core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM (some 9-80)
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen

The QDSS Advantage:

At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact.You'llgrow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

WhatYou'llFind Here

• Work That Matters – Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
• GrowthThat'SSupported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certificationassistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
• A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/lifeand disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

Pay Ranges

$73,000-$88,000 USD

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions , we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.