Senior Aerospace Systems Project Lead (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 173,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead engineering team

Innovative projects

Professional development

Cross-functional teamwork

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Lead to oversee aerospace/defense engineering programs. You will drive cost/schedule/performance, validate system requirements, and align diverse teams in a mission-driven environment.

Remote- US based, citizenship and DoD Secret clearance required; 10+ years in engineering, or 8+ with a Master’s, will lead planning, status reviews, and proposals for complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Must obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Proven proficiency in project management and advanced engineering principles.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes and project life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, authorize, and monitor engineering work while leading a high-performing team.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and build project consensus.
• Manage performance, cost, scope, and schedule for engineering efforts.
• Ensure total system requirements are validated and integrated.
• Develop and maintain engineering plans as required by the project.
• Conduct monthly engineering status reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Lead small proposals and assist in ROM development.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering (with 8+ years)

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Lead to oversee aerospace/defense engineering programs. You will drive cost/schedule/performance, validate system requirements, and align diverse teams in a mission-driven environment.

Remote- US based, citizenship and DoD Secret clearance required; 10+ years in engineering, or 8+ with a Master’s, will lead planning, status reviews, and proposals for complex projects.