Senior Project Engineer

One Stop Systems, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock equity

401K matching

Medical benefits

PTO 3 weeks

Holidays 11

Job summary

One Stop Systems, Inc. in Escondido, CA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering project planning and cross-functional execution from concept to full production release.

You will develop schedules, scope documents, and resource plans, acting as the technical interface among Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and customers, while ensuring quality and compliance with standards. Strong communication and problem-solving across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related technical field required.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of product development lifecycles and ECR/ECN processes.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks and Allegro.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering project execution from concept definition through full production release.
• Develop detailed project schedules, technical scope documents, resource plans, and milestone tracking.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between Engineering, PM, Operations, and customers.
• Manage project risks, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate design review milestones and deliverables with hardware, software, and systems teams.
• Monitor budget, ECO/ECN changes, and scope during project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Budget management

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Technical communication

NPI/Engineering change

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Allegro

3D CAD

Job description

Company: One Stop Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSS)

Why Join Us? At One Stop Systems, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Annual salary range $137,000 - $156,000
• Potential for Stock Equity
• 401K Matching
• Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Three weeks of PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays

Position Overview:

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading engineering project planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination from inception to completion. You will ensure project deliverables meet technical requirements, schedules, and budget constraints while working closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and key stakeholders.

Reporting Relationships:

The Project Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional engineering project execution from concept definition through full production release.
• Develop detailed project schedules, technical scope documents, resource allocation plans, and milestone tracks.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and external clients.
• Manage project risks, resolve technical roadblocks, and execute root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate design review milestones (PDR, CDR) and technical documentation deliverables with systems, hardware, and software teams.
• Monitor and control project budget, engineering changes (ECO/ECN process), and scope modifications.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, quality standards, and industry specifications across product lines.
• Drive continuous process improvements for engineering project management workflows and reporting systems.
• Evaluating and test proposed product design changes and complete deliverables required to complete the change.
• Generating work instructions, providing direction/training to operators/technicians performing procedures.
• Contribute to design documentation including input for technical design reviews
• Communicate as a team member with other function groups, internal and external customers, and outside vendors on a regular basis.
• Work with operations and manufacturing to identify and implement design cost reduction and the identification and qualification of new suppliers.
• Design, develop, and document small to medium scale new processes and test methods.
• Work with a larger team on the design and development of medium to large level new product designs, processes and test methods.
• Demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills working in a cross-functional environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Typically requires a BS in engineering or a related technical field with 7 or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment to ensure conductive working relationships
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to organize and prioritize workflow to meet established time frames and schedules.
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering products or high-density server/system integration projects.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles (NPI), engineering change processes, and system design processes.
• Knowledge of networking protocols is desirable.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and Schematic tools such as SolidWorks and Allegro.
• Bill of Material creation and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Active security clearance is desirable.
• Communication Strong written and verbal communication.
• Relationship Building Has the ability to develop relationships with co-workers and to contribute to group solutions.
• Action Plan Able to identify root cause of issues and quickly formulates action plans to resolve them.
• Customer Always does right by the customer, monitors daily and notifies management of quality concerns.
• Positive Attitude Positive attitude with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across all departments within the OSS Company.
• Company Goals Understands Company and department goals and objectives, and how you contribute.
• Budget Works within the organization's budgetary guidelines while minimizing expenses and maximizing cost efficiency.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to sit at a computer.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually utilized visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.