Project Engineer

Sonaca North America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer/Manager to support NAVAIR F/A-18 fleet operations at NAS North Island, CA. You will develop sustainment tasks, assign responsibilities, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet deliverables.

The role requires 3–10 years in engineering and logistics, plus strong organizational skills. A Secret clearance is required, with on-site work in California and a focus on delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–10 years of experience in Engineering and Logistics program/project management.
• Secret clearance required.
• BS/BA in Business Administration or Relevant Technical Discipline.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain project plans, staffing, and related planning documents.
• Lead cross-functional engineering and logistics teams to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Oversee complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Serve as liaison with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication.
• Prepare project status reports and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Logistics

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Business Administration or Relevant Technical Discipline

Job description

Position Description

Directly support the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), F/A-18 & EA-18G Fleet Support Team (FST) at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California. Duties will include:

• Developing project sustainment tasks related to the F/A-18 aircraft by reviewing sponsor project proposals and plans and conferring with management to align on deliverables.
• Determining project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning personnel accordingly.
• Analyzing and establishing project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Designing and conducting technical studies and tests to confirm product performance and sustainment viability.
• Creating and managing detailed project schedules by calculating time requirements and sequencing project elements.
• Monitoring and coordinating ongoing project activities, identifying, and resolving issues to maintain project timelines.
• Controlling project plans through continuous review of designs, specifications, and schedule changes while recommending necessary actions to management.
• Preparing comprehensive project status reports, analyzing trends, and providing strategic recommendations.
• Responsible for planning and execution of engineering development efforts for a cross functional engineering and logistics team.
• Responsible for overseeing and managing complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Providing a blend of strong engineering expertise and proven project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Serve as a key liaison for the FST lead and various stakeholders, including clients, engineering teams, and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Position Description

Directly support the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), F/A-18 & EA-18G Fleet Support Team (FST) at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California. Duties will include:

• Developing project sustainment tasks related to the F/A-18 aircraft by reviewing sponsor project proposals and plans and conferring with management to align on deliverables.
• Determining project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning personnel accordingly.
• Analyzing and establishing project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Designing and conducting technical studies and tests to confirm product performance and sustainment viability.
• Creating and managing detailed project schedules by calculating time requirements and sequencing project elements.
• Monitoring and coordinating ongoing project activities, identifying, and resolving issues to maintain project timelines.
• Controlling project plans through continuous review of designs, specifications, and schedule changes while recommending necessary actions to management.
• Preparing comprehensive project status reports, analyzing trends, and providing strategic recommendations.
• Responsible for planning and execution of engineering development efforts for a cross functional engineering and logistics team.
• Responsible for overseeing and managing complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Providing a blend of strong engineering expertise and proven project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Serve as a key liaison for the FST lead and various stakeholders, including clients, engineering teams, and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Developing and maintaining project plans, staffing plans, and related planning documents to support FST tasking

Desired Experience: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Degree in an engineering field is strongly preferred.

Current Secret Clearance Is Required.

No per diem. Work location at NAS North Island, CA area. Start date is ASAP.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Has over three (3) to 10 years of experience in Engineering and Logistics program/project management.

Minimum Education Requirements

BS or BA degree in Business Administration or a "Relevant Technical Discipline".

Minimum Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods, in an office environment.

Base Salary Range: $55.00-$65.00 per hour

This base pay range is specific to residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington, and any other state that may require such disclosure. Compensation in other geographies may vary.

Base salary is just one component of LMI’s total rewards philosophy. We offer a wide range of benefits that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company's online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

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Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer.