• Project Engineer

    Actalent (Acton, MA)


    Project Manager

     

    Seeking a project manager skilled in optics and aerospace looking to level up their career

    Description

    Seeking a Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of advanced systems and technologies. This role supports complex programs involving system design, integration, testing, and performance verification across mission-critical applications.

    Key Responsibilities

    Lead engineering planning and execution across design, development, integration, and verification phases.

     

    Manage cross-functional teams, including internal staff and subcontractors, to meet technical, schedule, and budget goals.

     

    Coordinate with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.

     

    Drive systems engineering processes and lead milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).

     

    Support development of technical documentation, specifications, and interface control documents.

     

    Oversee engineering inputs to program schedules and resource planning.

     

    Represent engineering efforts in customer meetings, internal reviews, and proposal development.

     

    Skills

     

    project planning, pdr, SRR, CDR, TRR, verification, integration, Design, plm, windchill, project engineering

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; 6+ years of experience (or equivalent).

     

    Proven leadership in engineering project execution within space, defense, or aerospace domains.

     

    Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements flow-down, and verification/validation processes.

     

    Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers in complex development efforts.

     

    Familiarity with PLM tools (e.g., Windchill), requirements management systems, and DoD lifecycle planning.

     

    Excellent communication, organizational, and technical presentation skills.

     

    Active DoD Secret Clearance required.

     

    Prior experience with DoD or government programs strongly preferred.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $230000.00/yr.

     

    HealthcarePension, 401(k)/Retirement PlansCompetitive PayMultiple product lines means a variety of workPaid Time Off

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Acton,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.