Staff Project Engineer - Aerospace Industry

Elbit Systems of America; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Competitive compensation & 401(k)

Robust medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Generous Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Fort Worth is seeking a Project Engineer to manage technical program execution. Responsibilities include conducting requirements analysis, overseeing system design, and managing engineering content for new and existing projects. Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of project engineering experience. Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential for success in this role, which offers a competitive compensation package with flexible options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related Project Engineering Management experience.
• Requires knowledge of Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Engineering project plans.
• Perform requirements management using tools such as DOORS.
• Lead teams and facilitate communication amongst functional representatives.

Skills

Strong communicator

Negotiation skills

Team motivation and facilitation

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (including Microsoft Project)

Visio

Requirements Management Tools (e.g., DOORS)

Job description

Fort Worth, TX, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Company Information

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engag ed in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube .

Job Summary

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for the Technical Management of the Program along with the oversight of performing requirements analysis and management, technical planning, systems-level design, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk management, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. The PE also performs functional and timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, and requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications. Requirement analyses are performed at all levels of the total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, certification, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. The PE is responsible for ensuring the logistical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The PE is responsible for the planning and technical execution of the engineering content of an assigned project. The PE plans, schedules, and manages the Engineering content on projects for new product development, along with sustaining and upgrade projects for existing products. New product development includes projects that are solely designed in-house as well as those that are co-developed using other Elbit Systems companies or external suppliers and contractors. The PE is the liaison between the Program Management Office (PMO) and the engineering team assigned to the project. The PE is responsible for performing the technical management activity in accordance with standard Engineering practices and policies.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop and maintain Engineering project plans on assigned Programs in new product development or sustainment of existing projects.
• Perform requirements management using tools such as DOORS.
• Establish timelines, budgets/estimates, and secure support/buy-in from functional and senior management.
• Conceptualize, analyze, design, and oversee semi-complex systems-level architecture design.
• Lead teams and facilitate the communication and interaction amongst the functional representatives; develop cross-functional teams to assure proper engineering discipline representation on a task.
• Perform requirements analysis and allocations.
• Identify roadblocks and bottlenecks to project execution and determine a course of action to eliminate or avoid them; develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated events.
• Communicate with the Engineering resources to ensure that specific tasks assigned to them are progressing at the required completion rate.
• Escalate engineering issues to the appropriate level of management for which the engineering team cannot reach consensus.
• Maintain action item lists.
• Conduct project reviews as required; present detailed plan status to senior management as required. Is responsible for representing project execution issues in stakeholder or customer discussions.
• Create procedures for carrying out various systems engineering tasks.
• Perform systems integration tasks.
• Assist with verification and validation tasks.
• Follow internal systems engineering procedures for carrying out various SE responsibilities.
• Other related duties assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, License, or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related Project Engineering Management and Systems Engineering experience to be proficient in the above areas, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a working knowledge of engineering processes related to Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Project and associated applications, is needed.
• Systems-level block diagram capture tools such as Visio.
• Other related systems engineering tools.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) exposure or certification a plus
• Requirements Management Tools preferred (DOORs or other similar relational databases)

Skills and Abilities

• Must be a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Must have demonstrated ability to negotiate with individuals, functions, senior management, and suppliers
• Need to be skilled to motivate and facilitate individuals and teams
• Need to be a strong problem solver, able to differentiate the importance from the urgent and prioritize activities
• Must have demonstrated strong leadership at a Program level

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.