Project Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Managing and overseeing Ox Boost Pump des/dev/production efforts, as well as helping with the Spin Start Assembly efforts.
• Procurement related activities: coordinate with SC, follow up on POs/orders, etc.
• Manage the Manufacturing Team, provide direction on task priorities based on IPT programmatic needs (scope, schedule, cost) and receiving status on manufacturing activities.
• Create new tools and utilize existing systems (where possible) to improve documentation, visibility, and tracking of our manufacturing scope of work and forecasted work.

Education/Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Background in design and manufacturing of turbopumps would be ideal, but not required.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Experience as a manufacturing-focused project manager, responsible for managing scope, schedule, cost, resources, and programmatic risks.
• Able to provide programmatic support or facilitate escalation when team members run into issues or obstacles which hinder progress on tasks.
• Take direction well, listen, and be able to have a Bias for Action
• Make decisions and/or determine what key information is required to enable a decision.
• Operations mindset – understand what steps are needed and who needs to be involved when there are blockages but addressing those with tact.
• Experienced with a production work environment that will help balance out the IPT knowledge.
• Some experience in leading a team, strong communication & organizational skills.
• Experience in aerospace industry (space or aviation).

Salary Range: $80K-140K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Note: Due to nature of work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

Location: On-site in Kent, Washington or Huntsville, Alabama is preferred. For candidates that meet all qualifications, remote with travel may be considered.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.