Senior Project Engineer

AT3 Professional Staffing Solutions, Inc.; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AT3 Staffing is partnering with a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer to hire a Senior Project Engineer for the Monitoring & Actuation engineering team. This high-visibility role owns program execution from concept through delivery, serving as the connective tissue between engineering, operations, and the customer.

You’ll lead end-to-end engineering programs, build integrated project plans, coordinate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with relevant project engineering or program management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (MS Project, EVM, critical path analysis, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to both internal leadership and external customers.
• Experience with risk and opportunity management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of engineering programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Build and manage integrated project plans using tools like scheduling, earned value management (EVM), and risk/opportunity tracking.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive alignment and execution.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance, providing regular updates to leadership and customers.
• Identify risks, troubleshoot execution challenges, and implement proactive solutions to keep programs on track.
• Own project reporting—communicating status, milestones, and performance metrics clearly and confidently.
• Support business growth by contributing to proposals and developing project execution plans from awarded bids.
• Translate proposals into actionable project plans, including schedules, resource forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution efficiency and team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MS Project

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Scheduling

Critical path analysis

Job description

AT3 Staffing is partnered with a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer to find a Senior Project Engineer to join their Monitoring & Actuation engineering team. This is a high-impact role where you’ll own program execution from concept through delivery—serving as the connective tissue between engineering, operations, and the customer.

If you enjoy driving complex projects, influencing cross-functional teams, and seeing your work come to life in real-world applications, this is a great opportunity to step into a visible leadership role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end execution of engineering programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Build and manage integrated project plans using tools like scheduling, earned value management (EVM), and risk/opportunity tracking
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Systems, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive alignment and execution
• Monitor cost and schedule performance, providing regular updates to leadership and customers
• Identify risks, troubleshoot execution challenges, and implement proactive solutions to keep programs on track
• Own project reporting—communicating status, milestones, and performance metrics clearly and confidently
• Support business growth by contributing to proposals and developing project execution plans from awarded bids
• Translate proposals into actionable project plans, including schedules, resource forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution efficiency and team performance

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with relevant project engineering or program management experience
• Strong working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (MS Project, EVM, critical path analysis, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to both internal leadership and external customers
• Experience with risk and opportunity management frameworks

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience in aerospace or avionics product development
• Exposure to electrical system design and integration
• Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or DO-178
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a high-visibility role where your work directly impacts cutting-edge aerospace programs. You’ll collaborate with a strong technical team, engage with customers, and play a key role in delivering complex, mission-critical systems.