Project Engineer

SelectTech Services Corp; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SelectTech Services Corporation seeks a Project Engineer to act as the technical authority and engineering execution lead for DoD programs. You will guide end-to-end multi-discipline engineering, ensuring rapid, reliable deployments while maintaining mission intent.

Reporting to Engineering leadership, you will mentor engineers, drive MBSE and Agile practices, coordinate with government customers and subcontractors, and balance scope, schedule, and cost to deliver mission-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; master's preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with 1-3+ years supervisory experience in DoD or federal programs.
• Proven track record as Project Engineer, Technical Lead, Lead Engineer or Chief Engineer.
• Experience with classified programs and secure environments.
• Experience on Aerospace and Defense programs.
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, systems engineering and technical reviews.
• Excellent oral and written communication across all levels.
• Willingness to qualify for Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Lead for programs, overseeing end-to-end engineering from requirements to deployment.
• Translate mission needs into executable technical solutions.
• Interface with government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Lead system architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Ensure designs are scalable, secure, and DoD-aligned.
• Balance scope, schedule, cost, and technical performance with Program Managers.
• Develop and manage technical baselines, schedules, and risk plans.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to enable rapid deployment.
• Support proposal development and technical volumes as needed.
• Champion rapid prototyping and early integration/testing.
• Remove barriers between engineering, operations, and stakeholders.
• Ensure systems are reliable, secure, and mission-ready in contested environments.
• Lead verification, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Maintain configuration control and technical rigor for sustainment.
• Mentor engineers and establish technical standards.
• Design mission-focused, user-centered, and operationally relevant solutions.
• Ensure decisions traceable to warfighter needs and mission outcomes.
• Balance innovation with practicality, emphasizing usability and lifecycle cost.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Drive streamlined engineering processes and modern development practices (Agile, DevSecOps, MBSE).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a forward-thinking Project Engineer to serve as the technical authority and engineering execution lead for programs at SelectTech Services Corporation. This role bridges engineering excellence and program execution, ensuring solutions are delivered rapidly, reliably, and with mission intent. The ideal candidate embodies our core values—Deploy Faster, Operate with Confidence, and Design with Purpose—by leading high-performing technical teams and delivering resilient, mission-ready systems.

Travel: 10-15% travel will be required between our Colorado and Ohio facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the Technical Lead for assigned programs, responsible for end-to-end multi-discipline engineering oversight from requirements through deployment and sustainment.
• Translate mission needs and operational requirements into clear, executable technical solutions.
• Act as the primary technical interface with government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Lead system architecture, design reviews, trade studies, and technical decision-making.
• Ensure designs are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with DoD standards and best practices.
• Partner with Program Managers to balance scope, schedule, cost, and technical performance.
• Develop and manage technical baselines, schedules, and risk mitigation plans.
• Identify and resolve technical issues early to deploy faster without sacrificing quality.
• Support proposal development, technical volumes, and basis of estimates as needed.
• Champion rapid prototyping, iterative development, and early integration/testing.
• Reduce technical friction by removing barriers between engineering, operations, and stakeholders.
• Ensure systems are reliable, secure, compliant, and operationally effective in contested or mission-critical environments.
• Lead verification, validation, and acceptance activities to ensure mission readiness.
• Maintain configuration control and technical rigor to support long-term sustainment.
• Mentor engineers and establish technical standards that promote consistency and trust.
• Design solutions that are mission-focused, user-centered, and operationally relevant.
• Ensure engineering decisions are traceable to warfighter needs and mission outcomes.
• Balance innovation with practicality, emphasizing usability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive streamlined engineering processes and modern development practices (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps, Model-Based Systems Engineering).

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or related discipline). Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred, but not required.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with 1-3+ years of supervisory experience supporting DoD or federal programs.
• Proven experience serving as a Project Engineer, Technical Lead, Lead Engineer, or Chief Engineer.
• Experience working with classified programs and secure environments.
• Prior experience working on Aerospace and Defense programs.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, systems engineering, and technical reviews.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g. MIL-STD, ISO 9001, AS9001) and best practices for system development and integration.
• Prior experience interfacing directly with government engineering authorities.
• Must be able to qualify and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

Why Join SelectTech?

At SelectTech, you’ll work alongside a team that values innovation, precision, and purpose. Your expertise will directly contribute to solutions that deploy faster, operate with confidence, and are designed with purpose—helping us drive mission success.