Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Project Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in St Charles, MO.
100% on site
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o Active Secret Security Clearance is required for this position. o Accredited Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. o 3+ years' experience leading or managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects teams. o Regular and predictable attendance is required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers. Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. Works with customers and management to obtain approval. Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules. Leads project execution to complete the work statement. Identifies performance metrics. Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program. Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity. Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned. Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans. Works under minimal direction.
Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o Project Management Professional Certification. o Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations. o Experience with Export Compliance or International programs. o Experience developing and tracking program plans/schedules and budgets for technical projects. o Project management experience in an engineering environment. o Experience in engineering project planning or project management. o Experience supporting weapons systems. o Experience working directly with government customers. oExperience collaborating across functions and organizations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS: Full-Time/First Shift 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Number:
217029
Job Location:
St Charles, MO
Rate:
Up to $88.90 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
02/11/2026
Last Updated:
02/20/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Melody Mullins
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:mmullins@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
