Technical Project Engineer

West Coast Solutions, LLC.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Healthcare stipend

Simple IRA

PTO & holidays

Equity program

Career growth

Relocation help

Job summary

West Coast Solutions in Huntington Beach, CA, seeks a Space Electronics Project Engineer to coordinate the design, development, testing, and delivery of flight-ready electronic systems for spacecraft and satellites.

You will work closely with electrical, systems, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to keep complex programs on schedule, on budget, and aligned with technical requirements. The role interfaces with customers and vendors in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience in a hardware development environment.
• Experience with EVMS, risk management, and configuration control.
• Familiarity with space-grade EEE parts, radiation-tolerant design, and NASA or MIL-spec compliance.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass security/background investigations for defense or federal space contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional communication and coordination for the design and production of complex electronic modules.
• Coordinate technical requirements, schedules, and budgets, identify risks, and maintain design and development alignment.
• Develop detailed task breakdowns, durations, dependencies, and resource needs for engineering work packages.
• Plan and manage environmental, functional, and electrical testing to ensure space-qualification standards are met.
• Oversee investigations of electrical anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and write discrepancy and test reports.
• Communicate directly with NASA, commercial customers, and third-party component vendors and fabricators.
• Maintain program documentation, including risk registers, schedules, and configuration-controlled baselines.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or related STEM

Master's degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

Tools

EVMS

Risk management

Configuration control

Job description

Technical Project Engineer | On-site | Huntington Beach, CA

About West Coast Solutions

West Coast Solutions develops advanced electronic systems for aerospace, power, and cryogenic applications. As a growing team of experienced aerospace professionals, we combine technical excellence with the agility and ownership opportunities that come from working in a small, high-impact organization.

The Role

We are seeking a Space Electronics Project Engineer to coordinate the design, development, testing, and delivery of flight-ready electronic systems for spacecraft, satellites, and deep-space missions. Working closely with electrical, systems, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers, you will drive cross-functional communication and keep complex electronic hardware programs on schedule, on budget, and aligned with technical requirements. This role is ideal for a hardware-savvy project leader who enjoys owning programs from concept through delivery and serving as a key interface with customers and suppliers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional communication and coordination for the design and production of complex electronic modules
• Coordinate technical requirements, schedules, and budgets, identify risks, and maintain design and development alignment
• Develop detailed task breakdowns, durations, dependencies, and resource needs for engineering work packages
• Plan and manage environmental, functional, and electrical testing to ensure space-qualification standards are met
• Oversee investigations of electrical anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and write discrepancy and test reports
• Communicate directly with NASA, commercial customers, and third-party component vendors and fabricators
• Maintain program documentation, including risk registers, schedules, and configuration-controlled baselines
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions throughout the product development lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• 5+ years of project or program management experience in a hardware development environment
• Experience with EVMS, risk management, and configuration control
• Familiarity with space-grade EEE parts, radiation-tolerant design, and agency standards such as NASA or MIL-spec compliance
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass security or background investigations for defense or federal space contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with spacecraft, satellite, or deep-space mission hardwareFamiliarity with electronic systems design, circuit debugging, and laboratory test equipment
• Experience with the design of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
• Experience with embedded FPGAs, microprocessors, or communication and sensor interfaces
• Experience supporting products through prototype, qualification, and production phases
• Experience interfacing directly with customers, vendors, and fabricators

Salary Range: $110,000 - $128,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capability.

• Performance Bonus: Eligible employees participate in an annual bonus program based on individual contribution and company performance.
• Healthcare Coverage: Receive a monthly healthcare stipend and choice of multiple company healthcare plans. HSA-compatible plans are available.
• Retirement Planning: Simple IRA with 3% company matching and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off: up to 10 days PTO based on role and experience level, 10 paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Equity Opportunity: After 12 months of employment, select employees may be considered for participation in the company's incentive stock option program based on performance and contribution.
• Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced aerospace professionals on challenging technical programs with opportunities for career advancement.
• Relocation Assistance: May be available for exceptional candidates on a case-by-case basis.

West Coast Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work and export control requirements, applicants must be US citizens.