Senior Propulsion Project Engineer (Defense Programs)

Apollopros

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 106,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Canoga Park, CA. The role focuses on managing scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance for propulsion and aerospace programs, using EVMS principles and IMS scheduling to drive program success.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop end-to-end proposals, and support leadership with program reviews and customer interactions. U.S. citizenship and security considerations apply.

Qualifications

  • Experience in project and program management for propulsion/aerospace programs.
  • Ability to develop and manage work breakdown structures, schedules, and cost baselines.
  • Proven capability to prepare customer proposals and basis of estimate.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) applying EVMS principles to manage scope, cost, schedule and performance for propulsion and aerospace programs.
  • Maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and support program objectives and financial performance.
  • Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, supply chain, and IPT-led teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Project management
Cost Account Management
EVMS
IMS scheduling
Cross-functional leadership
Customer proposals
Stakeholder communication

Tools

Microsoft Project
Excel
PowerPoint
Word

Job description

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Canoga Park, CA. The role focuses on managing scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance for propulsion and aerospace programs, using EVMS principles and IMS scheduling to drive program success.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop end-to-end proposals, and support leadership with program reviews and customer interactions. U.S. citizenship and security considerations apply.

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