Aerospace Systems Project Engineer jobs in United States
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Robert Half · 1 day ago

Aerospace Systems Project Engineer

Robert Half is a specialized talent solutions firm that connects qualified job seekers with opportunities at great companies. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the definition, development, and verification of complex avionics-related systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional leadership to drive new product development from concept through qualification and release.

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Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle development of aerospace sensing or computing systems, from initial concept through integration, verification, and product release
Drive technical proposal activities, including architecture definition, compliance assessments, cost estimation, and schedule planning
Manage system‑level requirements using industry‑standard tools, ensuring traceability, decomposition, change analysis, and verification planning
Develop and refine requirements for technologies such as:
High‑speed digital communication interfaces (e.g., MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC 429, RS‑485, CAN, Ethernet, USB)
Compact power systems supporting internal electronics and external components
Embedded computing platforms using CPUs, microcontrollers, or DSPs
Control circuitry for electromechanical or thermal subsystems (PID, LQG, etc.)
Dynamic modeling of aerospace sensors and associated system interactions
Mathematical modeling of system performance, including uncertainty analysis
Partner with hardware, software, and test engineering teams to ensure requirements are implementable, testable, and aligned with program objectives
Develop test requirements for qualification and acceptance testing
Support sustaining engineering activities for existing product lines

Qualification

Aerospace systems engineeringRequirements managementAerospace development standardsElectronic hardware developmentRequirements management toolsTechnical documentationCollaborative engineeringConfiguration managementCommunication skills

Required

7+ years of engineering experience in aerospace product development
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
Eligibility to work with export‑controlled technology (U.S. persons only)
Proven experience leading technical teams during new business pursuits and proposal development
Strong communication skills, including technical documentation and customer presentations
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative engineering environment
Experience with aerospace development standards such as MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, DO‑178, DO‑160, and DO‑254
Background in electronic hardware or firmware development for aerospace or flight‑critical systems
Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Reqtify, Requisite Pro)
Familiarity with modern configuration management and issue‑tracking systems

Benefits

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Company

Robert Half

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Keith Waddell
President and CEO
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Paul Gentzkow
President and Chief Executive Officer, Talent Solutions
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