Project Engineer

nLogic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

nLogic seeks a Project Engineer to support operations in Huntsville, AL. You will manage schedules, risks, action items, and coordinate across IPTs and customer stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves planning, integration, and execution for complex hardware development, with a 4x10 onsite work schedule and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Active, in-scope Secret security clearance required.
• 5+ years of work experience in project engineering, program coordination, or schedule integration in an aerospace or defense environment.
• Experience with IMS development, schedule analysis, or program planning tools.
• Experience supporting risk, issue, and opportunity management processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical and programmatic meetings.
• Ability to work onsite and comply with customer work schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver updates to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in the customer-required format.
• Perform schedule variance analysis and provide weekly and monthly updates to customer scheduling personnel.
• Support resource loading and forecasting activities for IPT functions based on approved schedules.
• Lead and support program planning sessions, coordination meetings, and routine status events.
• Prepare and maintain action item logs, meeting notes, and forward-looking activity plans.
• Support risk, issue, and opportunity tracking and reporting using customer-provided tools.
• Coordinate closely with IPT members to ensure alignment to schedule, plans, and milestones.
• Support hardware documentation processes, including compliance-related certifications as required.
• Work onsite within the customer’s required work schedule (typically a 4x10 workweek).

Skills

IMS development

Schedule analysis

Program coordination

Communication

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related discipline

Tools

BORIS familiarity

PP&C concepts

Job description

• Work Model: Onsite at customer facility

nLogic is seeking a Project Engineer to support operations in the Huntsville area. This role will support day‑to‑day technical program execution by managing schedules, risks, action items, and coordination across multiple internal and external stakeholders within a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment.

In this role, you will work closely with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), customer personnel, and cross‑functional engineering and program leads to support planning, integration, and execution activities for a complex hardware development effort.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver updates to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in the customer‑required format
• Perform schedule variance analysis and provide weekly and monthly updates to customer scheduling personnel
• Support resource loading and forecasting activities for IPT functions based on approved schedules
• Lead and support program planning sessions, coordination meetings, and routine status events
• Prepare and maintain action item logs, meeting notes, and forward‑looking activity plans
• Support risk, issue, and opportunity tracking and reporting using customer‑provided toolsEnsure program documentation and deliverables meet customer formatting requirements and incorporate all customer comments
• Coordinate closely with IPT members to ensure alignment to schedule, plans, and milestones
• Support hardware documentation processes, including compliance‑related certifications as required
• Work onsite within the customer’s required work schedule (typically a 4x10 workweek)

Required Qualifications

• Active, in‑scope Secret security clearance required
• 5+ years of work experience in project engineering, program coordination, or schedule integration in an aerospace or defense environment
• Experience with IMS development, schedule analysis, or program planning tools
• Experience supporting risk, issue, and opportunity management processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical and programmatic meetings
• Ability to work onsite and comply with customer work schedule requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education in engineering, project management, or a related technical discipline preferred
• Experience supporting complex hardware development or test equipment programs
• Familiarity with customer‑specific risk and issue tracking systems, including Boeing Opportunity Risk and Issue System (BORIS)
• Background in Project Planning & Control (PP&C), Earned Value concepts, or IPT coordination
• Experience with configuration management or certification documentation

Work Conditions

• Work Model: Onsite at customer facility
• Travel: None or minimal based on program needs
• Work Hours: Typically Monday–Thursday, 10‑hour shifts; occasional overtime/weekend work may be required

Why nLogic

At nLogic, we support mission‑focused defense and space efforts that have real‑world impact. Our teams work collaboratively alongside government and industry partners to deliver high‑quality, mission‑focused solutions.

As a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP), our employees directly share in the success of the organization, creating a culture of accountability, ownership, and long‑term investment in our work.

We offer a stable environment with opportunities to develop new skills, take on meaningful responsibilities, and contribute to efforts that support national security and advanced technologies.

Summary Of Benefits

nLogic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.

Position Details

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance required
• This role is performed on‑site in Huntsville, AL

How To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their application through our online portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

nLogic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.