Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Project Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Long Beach, CA.
100% onsite
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Regular and predictable attendance is required. 9+ years of experience with Project Management of USG, Aerospace and/or DoD projects. History of managing projects through all phases of proposals, development, qualification, and customer support. Knowledgeable in subsystem design, requirement allocation and technical supplier management. Critical analysis and problem-solving skills across system, hardware and software architectures.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an Experienced Project Engineer to be responsible for the technical, schedule and financial baselines of C-17 Digital Engineering Services. This position will include support for the entire product lifecycle; including business capture/award, baseline establishment, requirement development, supplier subcontracting, systems integration, field support and customer interactions. The candidate will coordinate hardware / software development tasks and data analytics services across internal groups and with international and US Air Force customers. This role is a focal for executing complex project management that drives schedules forward while minimizing the overall impact to other engineering efforts. You will be responsible for meeting technical performance, quality, cost and on-time delivery of product and services. You will be accountable for customer happiness and success throughout the project life cycle.
Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Military aircraft program experience. Experience working within C-17 matrixed reporting organization. Familiar with PMBOK concepts and their practical applications. Strong leadership, team building and mentoring skills.
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 (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 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ADDITIONAL: Domestic travel: 5% travel possible. Possible OT opportunities.
Job Number:
218783
Job Location:
Long Beach, CA
Rate:
Up to $88.08 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
06/23/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Kevin Suk
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:ksuk@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
