Senior Project Engineer: Rapid Aerospace Development

Hydrasearc; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Job summary

Hydrasearch in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to serve as a key technical contributor accelerating engineering development for aerospace and defense programs. The role emphasizes solving complex problems, rapid development cycles, and transitioning solutions to production within a small, capable team.

This hands-on engineering position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 4–8 years of experience, and a strong ownership mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 4–8 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Strong fundamentals and understanding of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical execution contributor across initiatives.
• Drive development from concept through validated solution.
• Translate ideas into executable engineering work.
• Maintain urgency and focus on high-impact development work.
• Identify and remove barriers slowing progress.

Skills

Problem solving

Ownership

Agility

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Hydrasearch in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to serve as a key technical contributor accelerating engineering development for aerospace and defense programs. The role emphasizes solving complex problems, rapid development cycles, and transitioning solutions to production within a small, capable team.

This hands-on engineering position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 4–8 years of experience, and a strong ownership mindset.