Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

Apollopros; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k

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

Position Type: Project Engineer Location: Canoga Park, CA Hourly rate: $67.14 Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Job Description: Security Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Required (No Dual Citizenship) | Active Secret Clearance Preferred Advance Critical Aerospace & Defense Programs

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Program Management Serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles. Manage project scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned propulsion and aerospace programs. Maintain and monitor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support program objectives and financial performance. Generate end-to-end proposals for customer submissions, including planning, estimating, and execution strategies. Support program managers and leadership teams in achieving operational and financial goals.
• Cross-Functional Leadership Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, production, quality, procurement, supply chain, and program support organizations. Work under the guidance of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead while operating with minimal day-to-day oversight. Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer requirements. Provide regular updates and program status briefings to leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Technical & Engineering Execution Apply a strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes, including: Product design and specifications Bill of Materials (BOM) development Manufacturing planning and tooling Procurement and production scheduling Validation and test planning Quality assurance processes Develop practical, innovative solutions to complex technical and programmatic challenges. Support customer-facing activities and project reviews throughout the program lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Industry Expertise Experience with propulsion system development, manufacturing, and validation testing, including small thruster and storable propellant systems. Ability to interpret and work with propulsion system drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Experience supporting government customers, defense programs, and prime contractors.

Proposal Development

Experience developing customer proposals, including: Customer requirements analysis Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) creation Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation Pricing and cost inputs Technical Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including: Microsoft Project Excel PowerPoint Word Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.

Reference Number: VEVBA

EEO Statement

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.