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Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA | Salary | per year Range | Full Time

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Junior Project Engineer

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Junior Project Engineer provides program controls and engineering management support to AFRL/RS Program Managers. Provides technical support for the procurement of technology-based systems, subsystems, and projects, assisting in engineering analysis and test support including flight test and other on-site evaluations. Works as part of a team of engineers through project completion, collaborating with engineers and technicians assigned to specific engineering projects under the direction of the Government Program Manager. The position requires interaction with operational leadership and would benefit from experience in military operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assists the AFRL/RS Program Managers in tracking project expenditures and providing data for personnel management decisions.

+ Supports the AFRL/RS Program Managers in monitoring contractor performance and identifying potential risks to cost, schedule, and quality Collaborates with principal engineers to identify time-phased requirements to meet project needs, providing input to resource planning

+ Confers with principal engineers, project engineers, systems engineers, and technical engineers to develop technical solutions and to assist with project resolution as needed, offering recommendations to the Government Program Manager

+ Assists the AFRL/RS Program Managers in coordinating and tracking tasks within large projects, providing technical expertise to support effective execution

+ Assists in drafting final project reports, documents, and briefings, including Technology Master Plans, roadmaps, project schedules, flight and ground test plans, test reports, etc.

+ Supports ground and/or flight test project teams. Provides assistance in planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting as part of test projects. Helps to ensure all resources are identified and available to meet test project needs

+ Participates in Test Plan Working Group (TPWG) meetings to support ground or flight test projects requiring senior-level technical input, under the direction of AFRL/RS Program Managers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

+ Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (Interim will be considered)

+ Must be a United States Citizen

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or a related technical field)

+ 0–3 years of professional engineering experience (internships or co-op experience may be considered)

+ Foundational understanding of project planning, system engineering, and test processes

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment under direction from senior staff

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in a DoD or government technical environment, including AFRL

+ + Exposure to engineering project documentation such as roadmaps, test plans, or technical reports

+ + Familiarity with acquisition processes or contractor performance monitoring

+ + Prior participation in flight or ground test programs (academic or professional)

+ Experience using MS Project or similar project tracking tools

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding , and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.