Senior Specialist, Project Engineer- Job ID 226893

Description:
Now Hiring: Senior Specialist, Project Engineer
We have an exciting Contract opportunity for a Senior Specialist, Project Engineer with a leading aerospace and defense organization in Canoga Park, CA.
Location: Canoga Park, CA
Pay Rate: $70.00/hour
🇺🇸 US Citizenship Required
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong project execution, Earned Value Management (EVM), and propulsion systems experience to support critical aerospace programs.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM), managing project cost, schedule, and technical performance using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles.
Lead proposal development activities, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), pricing inputs, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation.
Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and production teams to ensure programs stay on schedule and within budget.
Support customer interactions and program reviews while providing updates to management and stakeholders.
Manage technical project execution and drive solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing challenges.
Up to 10% travel may be required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of engineering experience
OR
Master's Degree and 4+ years of engineering experience
OR
10+ years of engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Preferred Experience
Aerospace and propulsion systems experience
Small thruster and storable propellant propulsion systems development
Hot-fire testing and validation
Ability to read and interpret propulsion system drawings and specifications
Government propulsion programs and prime contractor experience
Strong proficiency with:
• Microsoft Project
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy combining technical expertise with program leadership and customer-facing responsibilities while supporting cutting-edge propulsion technologies.
Interested or know someone who may be a fit? Send me a message or email your resume. Referrals are always appreciated!
 
Job Number: 226893
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA
Rate: $70.00
Per Diem: No
Overtime: Yes
Duration: Contract-12+ Months
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 10/26/2026
Firm Name: TAD PGS INC
Attention: Maria Gomez
Address: 12062 VALLEY VIEW ST STE 108
City, State: GARDEN GROVE, CA 92845
Phone: 657/250-1893
800 Phone: 800/261-3779
Email: maria.gomez@adeccona.com
Website: www.tadpgs.com
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