Senior Project Engineering Manager - DoD Aerospace Programs

albers-aersopace; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Albers Aerospace is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional engineering teams for DoD programs, guiding requirements analysis, design, integration, verification, and delivery while maintaining schedule, cost, and technical performance.

The role interfaces with government customers, prime contractors, and internal stakeholders, driving IMS alignment with TRL goals and ensuring MIL-STD compliance. A strong background in systems engineering and DoD acquisition is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years in engineering; at least 3 years in DoD/aerospace leadership.
• Systems engineering, validation & verification, requirements management.
• Experience with complex aircraft/munitions programs.
• Strong MIL-STD, SAE ARP4754, FAR/DFARS knowledge.
• PMP certification preferred; TS/SCI eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams for DoD programs.
• Act as technical point of contact for government customers and partners.
• Develop Integrated Master Schedules aligned with milestones and TRL goals.
• Oversee requirements decomposition and verification planning per MIL-STD and contract requirements.
• Interface with regulatory authorities and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Systems engineering

Verification & Validation

Requirements management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Financial management

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering

MBA

PMP certification

Tools

MBSE

Digital engineering environments

Job description

Albers Aerospace is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional engineering teams for DoD programs, guiding requirements analysis, design, integration, verification, and delivery while maintaining schedule, cost, and technical performance.

The role interfaces with government customers, prime contractors, and internal stakeholders, driving IMS alignment with TRL goals and ensuring MIL-STD compliance. A strong background in systems engineering and DoD acquisition is required.