Project Engineer/Aerospace

Lead Projects That Will Explore Aerospace as a Project Manager

Location: Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Job Type: 10-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $33.38/hour

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

About the Role

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support the exciting and high-impact Program. In this role, you will combine project management expertise with technical insight to support the design, development, assembly, and testing of critical flight hardware.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Key Responsibilities

Work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, operations, supply chain, and quality functions to meet technical, cost, and schedule goals

Lead and facilitate project tasks and planning across various engineering and functional teams

Use integrated scheduling, risk management, and earned value management tools to drive project progress

Initiate and manage engineering changes in Windchill; handle quality notifications (QNs) in SAP

Support hardware assembly and testing, including issue resolution and root cause investigations

Track and report on project execution performance

Forecast and monitor project financials, and provide monthly cost re-estimates

Maintain and present project status reports and business updates to leadership

Support continuous improvement initiatives for project efficiency

Uphold professional and ethical standards in all project-related interactions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)

Experience managing technical or engineering projects

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to work 100% onsite in Windsor Locks, CT

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with SAP, Windchill, and project cost management tools

Experience in aerospace, satellite systems, or hardware development

Knowledge of integrated product development and quality assurance processes

Why Join Us?

PDS Tech Commercial connects talented professionals with leading-edge programs across the aerospace and defense industry. By joining our team, you will:

Be part of a historic mission contributing to space exploration goals

Work in a collaborative environment with top-tier engineering talent

Enjoy competitive compensation and opportunities to expand your skill set

Gain experience on a nationally recognized, technically advanced program

Take the Next Step in Your Aerospace Career

Pay Details: $33.38 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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