Project Engineer

Leidos; Wharton (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and administrative coordination for the government's demilitarization projects.

Responsibilities include drafting project plans, organizing schedules, and consolidating input for briefing materials. The role requires a BS in Engineering, 5–8 years of relevant experience, and US citizenship with an active security clearance.

Qualifications

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

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 in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or Industrial) or related physical science

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.

Original Posting:

September 24, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.