A Project Engineer is needed for a major U.S. defense contractor and industrial corporation with core manufacturing concentrations in weapons and military and commercial electronics in the Windsor Locks, CT area. This role combines project management and technical expertise to lead teams in maintaining space suits for the ISS, supporting astronaut EVA training, and delivering high-reliability components through cross-functional team coordination.
location: Windsor Locks, Connecticut
job type: Contract
salary: $34.39 - 48.25 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Plan, propose, and execute space flight hardware projects.
- Control team activities, project scope, and schedules.
- Manage and control cost accounts.
- Conduct project kickoff, design, and status reviews.
- Resolve challenges related to design, procurement, assembly, testing, and delivery.
- Coordinate and lead multi-functional teams.
- Drive team meetings and ensure closure of action items.
- Initiate and coordinate engineering changes.
- Conduct root cause investigations.
- Support the engineering chief as requested.
- Communicate directly with customers
- strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to work as a cross-functional team leader.
- Technical experience in engineering and life support systems.
- Capability to manage projects producing highly reliable components for extreme operating environments.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
