Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Directly support the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), F/A-18 & EA-18G Fleet Support Team (FST) at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California. This role involves developing project sustainment tasks for the F/A-18 aircraft, coordinating with management, and ensuring that all project deliverables are aligned with sponsor proposals and plans.

Responsibilities:

• Develop project sustainment tasks related to the F/A-18 aircraft by reviewing sponsor project proposals and plans.
• Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel accordingly.
• Analyze and establish project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Design and conduct technical studies and tests to confirm product performance and sustainment viability.
• Create and manage detailed project schedules by calculating time requirements and sequencing project elements.
• Monitor and coordinate ongoing project activities, identifying and resolving issues to maintain project timelines.
• Control project plans through continuous review of designs, specifications, and schedule changes.
• Prepare comprehensive project status reports, analyze trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Plan and execute engineering development efforts for a cross-functional engineering and logistics team.
• Oversee and manage complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Provide strong engineering expertise and proven project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Serve as a key liaison for the FST lead and various stakeholders, including clients, engineering teams, and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills:

• Program management
• Project management
• Avionics
• F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft maintenance
• Developing and maintaining project plans and staffing plans
• Experience in Engineering and Logistics program/project management (3 to 10 years)
• Current Secret clearance

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• BS or BA degree in Business Administration or a relevant technical discipline
• Degree in an engineering field is strongly preferred

Work Environment:

The role is based at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, California. The work environment involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, using various technologies and equipment to support project tasks. The position requires the ability to manage schedules and timelines effectively in a dynamic setting.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr. Base salary is just one component of LMI's total rewards philosophy. We offer a wide range of benefits that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.