Project Engineer

Job overview

The Project Engineer role is onsite in Simi Valley, CA, with compensation of $105,000–$140,000 per year. The position supports aerospace and defense engineering programs involving space, defense, and national security technologies. The role leads cross-functional project execution from development through production, coordinating scope, schedule, cost, risk, and technical performance. It helps meet customer and business commitments and supports successful program outcomes and production transitions.

What you'll do

• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams through development and production. Manage project scope, schedules, costs, risks, and technical performance
• develop project plans, milestones, and execution strategies. Coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance. Monitor performance, mitigate risks, manage budgets and forecasts, lead trade studies, support proposals, drive continuous improvement, and communicate status and metrics to leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

simi valley ca

skylimit systems

aerospace

defense

project execution

integrated product teams

production transition

risk management

lean methodologies

$105k–$140k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leads complex aerospace and defense projects across the full development-to-production lifecycle.

About the employer

Skylimit Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.