Propulsion & Power Systems Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Nunica (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Project Engineer to lead technical execution across the full project lifecycle, coordinating with engineering, test, manufacturing, and program management to meet customer and government contract requirements.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables for propulsion and power systems programs, including internal combustion, electrification, and hybrid-electric integration. ITAR compliance will be essential throughout design reviews and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience managing technical scope, schedule and risk on an engineering development program.
• Knowledge of engineering analysis methods (thermal, structural, performance) and their application to hardware design decisions.
• Experience working with manufacturing, quality and supplier organizations to resolve producibility and technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical status to internal and customer stakeholders.
• Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools, and standard MS Office / project tracking software.
• Mechanically inclined with knowledge of hand tools.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail.
• US Citizen / ITAR compliant.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical scope, design intent, and configuration of power and propulsion systems from concept through production release.
• Plan and direct engineering analysis and test programs to validate designs against requirements.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, ensuring findings are tracked and closed.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure producibility and testability on schedule.
• Identify and drive resolution of technical risks and open issues across the program lifecycle.
• Interpret customer requirements and communicate status, risks, and trade-offs to management and customers.
• Support root-cause investigations for test anomalies and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including design records and change history.
• Support cost estimating, scheduling, and technical proposal development for new work.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

CAD & PLM proficiency

Engineering analysis methods

Technical communication

Cross-functional coordination

Hands-on testing & prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

MS Office

PLM software

Measurement/test equipment

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Project Engineer to lead technical execution across the full project lifecycle, coordinating with engineering, test, manufacturing, and program management to meet customer and government contract requirements.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables for propulsion and power systems programs, including internal combustion, electrification, and hybrid-electric integration. ITAR compliance will be essential throughout design reviews and documentation.