Project Engineer II

Project Engineer II

Location: Simi Valley, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Job Summary: The Project Engineer II is responsible for the success of project technical deliverables in collaboration with chief engineers, subsystem technical leads, engineering functional managers, and project managers. The role works with engineering teams through design, analysis, prototype, integration, troubleshooting and verification, and assists in new product launch to production.

• Improve product development processes by employing lessons learned and best practices such as modeling and simulation, design reviews, DFMEA, Six Sigma/lean product development, DFX, and customer feedback.
• Coordinate cross-discipline teams through meetings and progress measurement activity to bring distinct projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Work on development of subsystem specifications, characterization & performance evaluations in support of system requirements.
• Participate in prototype builds, key suppliers, contractors, and 3rd party design service providers/consultants.
• Drive development of subsystem specifications, characterization, and performance evaluations in support of system requirements.
• Manage day‑to‑day technical aspects for the project, including facilitating cross‑discipline decision making, design reviews, defect tracking, engineering task/schedule/status management, issue resolution, and risk management activities.
• Share and introduce tools to improve project engineering excellence.
• Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Analyze moderate‑scope problems where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Execute routine work with general instructions and detailed instructions on new projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of related technical experience in product development.
• Proven experience with the full product development life cycle from concept to production, with a track record of launching new products to production.
• Execution of product development methods and best practices.
• Experience working with integrated product teams.
• Broad-based technical knowledge and experience to understand and evaluate design and development activity across engineering disciplines.
• Ability to analyze the assigned project, break down work into functional disciplines and/or subsystems, and create design/development plans.
• Strong organization, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

• Familiarity with aerospace, military, or defense contracting environment highly desirable.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and success delivering products that meet requirements on time and on budget.
• Excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Display strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (constant).
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent).

No clearance required.

$79,037 – $112,035

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