Senior Project Engineer - Rapid Development for A&D Programs

Dixon Valve Company; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Bonus programs

401K retirement plan

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

Hydrasearch in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to accelerate engineering development for aerospace and defense programs. This hands-on role focuses on solving complex problems, coordinating rapid development cycles, and transitioning designs to production. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The position involves working with a small, high-caliber team to drive concept-to-validation cycles, including design, prototype, and production transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4–8 years engineering experience in manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Strong understanding of the engineering development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical execution contributor across initiatives.
• Drive development from concept through validated solution.
• Translate ideas into executable engineering work.
• Support rapid design iteration cycles.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Structured problem-solving

Project execution

Ownership mindset

Agility

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Hydrasearch in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to accelerate engineering development for aerospace and defense programs. This hands-on role focuses on solving complex problems, coordinating rapid development cycles, and transitioning designs to production. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The position involves working with a small, high-caliber team to drive concept-to-validation cycles, including design, prototype, and production transfer.