Senior Engineering Project Lead

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

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Engineering Project Lead to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will oversee engineering project execution across cost, schedule, scope, and performance while driving alignment among technical teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will help ensure complex system requirements are validated, integrated, and delivered through disciplined project leadership. This position also supports engineering planning, status reviews, corrective actions, and proposal activity in a highly technical and mission-driven environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $173,032 – $182,495 annually

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with 10+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 8+ 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

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and manage a high-performing engineering team
• Engagement in innovative projects with advanced technologies
• Professional development through lessons learned and performance feedback
• Collaborative work environment fostering cross-functional teamwork
• Access to cutting-edge tools and methodologies in project management

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.