Project Engineer

Leidos LLC; Rockaway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Project Engineer at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ to provide technical and administrative coordination for demilitarization projects. You will draft plans, schedules, and data sheets, coordinate workflows, and consolidate input from stakeholders to aid government engineers in briefing materials and status packages.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related science, 5–8 years of relevant experience, a Secret clearance or eligibility, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related physical science discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in project engineering, ammunition lifecycle logistics, or energetic material handling support.
• Secret Security Clearance (or favorable eligibility determination).
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and organizing project plans, integrated schedules, and technical data sheets for demilitarization initiatives.
• Support the coordination of project workflows and track the completion of technical action items assigned to various task groups.
• Consolidate technical input from various stakeholders to assist government engineers in preparing briefing materials and project status packages.
• Perform technical data entry, DEMIL stockpile analysis, and coordinate RDTE programs with organic depots.
• Compile and format technical feedback, engineering drawings, and test data for government review.
• Provide administrative and technical coordination support for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Joint Demilitarization Program Reviews, and safety working groups.
• Prepare meeting agendas, track action items, distribute meeting minutes, and compile presentation slides as directed by government program leads.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or Industrial) or a related physical science discipline

Job description

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Project Engineer at its Picatinny Arsenal, NJ location to provide technical and administrative coordination activities in support of the government’s portfolio of demilitarization projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and organizing project plans, integrated schedules, and technical data sheets for demilitarization initiatives.
• Support the coordination of project workflows and track the completion of technical action items assigned to various task groups.
• Consolidate technical input from various stakeholders to assist government engineers in preparing briefing materials and project status packages.
• Perform technical data entry, DEMIL stockpile analysis, and coordinate RDTE programs with organic depots.
• Compile and format technical feedback, engineering drawings, and test data for government review.
• Provide administrative and technical coordination support for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Joint Demilitarization Program Reviews, and safety working groups.
• Prepare meeting agendas, track action items, distribute meeting minutes, and compile presentation slides as directed by government program leads.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or Industrial) or a related physical science discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in project engineering, ammunition lifecycle logistics, or energetic material handling support.
• Secret Security Clearance (or favorable eligibility determination).
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with demilitarization technologies and operations a plus.

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Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

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