Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position.
Job Overview
The Project Engineer 3 provides engineering and technical support for assigned projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within scope, and within budget. This role works closely with project managers, internal engineering team members, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders to coordinate tasks, manage documentation, and solve technical issues during the project lifecycle.
Essential Functions
• Lead the planning, executing, and closing projects according to deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare and review project documentation including schedules, reports, submittals, and change orders.
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to project leadership.
• Support field activities by addressing technical questions and helping to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, company policies, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on constructability and value engineering.
• Support procurement activities for assigned projects
• Track project costs and support project billing and invoicing processes.
• Maintain organized project records and documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.
Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Working knowledge of project management, scheduling, requirements, and program office functions
• Strong understanding of project management principles and engineering practices.
• Extremely proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Education / Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
Experience
• 6+ years of relevant experience in engineering, aerospace, or project management.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
