Project Lead Engineer – Missile Defense

Job overview

The Project Lead Engineer – Missile Defense role is onsite in Columbia, MD, with a salary range of $110,000–$130,000 per year. The engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense portfolio and the Glide Phase Intercept program, coordinating with government customers, national laboratories, and prime contractors. The role combines technical project leadership with coordination of weapon-system-related efforts. It helps advance program objectives by leading projects and teams, communicating technical information, and supporting collaboration across government and contractor partners.

What you'll do

• Serve as a technical-focused project manager for Glide Phase Intercept weapon-system efforts
• coordinate with government customers, national laboratories, and prime contractors
• lead projects and teams
• develop and present briefing materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project lead engineer

missile defense

columbia md

onsite

aegis bmd

glide phase intercept

secret clearance

u.s. citizenship

project leadership

$110k–$130k/year

astrion

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active Secret DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship eligibility, a relevant STEM bachelor’s degree, five or more years of relevant experience, and two or more years leading projects and teams. TS/SCI and SAP access eligibility are preferred.

About the employer

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