Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Project Engineer L4 for a contract opportunity in Canoga Park, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • Requires thorough understanding of various engineering and manufacturing processes such as design, specification generation, BOM’s, manufacturing planning, tooling, procurement, production scheduling, validation test planning as well as quality functions. • Communicates well, both verbal and written, with contacts within and outside the organization (e.g. customers, suppliers, etc.) for execution of the project objectives.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead CAM duties utilizing “Earned Value Management System” (EVMS) with quick turnaround cycles. • Manage the technical aspects, cost and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) of projects utilizing EVM principles to ensure financial well-being of the overall program as well as generating end-to-end proposal development for submittal to customer. • Works under IPT Lead consultative direction with minimal oversight and has responsibility for project or processes within the functional program management area. • Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques. • Responsible for briefing management and supporting program managers for briefing customers on all facets of assigned projects. •Up to 10% business travel to suppliers and other production sites. • Position may require extended hours as needed to meet business objectives
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • Unique industry knowledge and experience with small thruster storable propellant propulsion systems development, manufacturing, and Hot Fire validation testing. • Ability to understand propulsion system technical drawings and specifications. • Ability to participate and produce proposals including customer requirement synthesis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) definition, Pricing Inputs and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation. •Experience with Government Propulsion customers and prime contractors. • Must be experienced with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, Power Point, Word).
REQUIRED EDUCATION: • Accredited Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of priorEngineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years ofprior Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior Engineering experience.
WORK HOURS: • 9/80
Job Number:
220085
Job Location:
Canoga Park, CA
Rate:
Up to $70.00 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
10/02/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Patricia Serge
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:pserge@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
