Project Engineer/scrum Master

Project Engineer/Scrum Master

We are seeking a Project Engineer with Agile/Scrum expertise to serve as a Scrum Master for Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads supporting a military aircraft program. This role combines technical project engineering responsibilities with Agile leadership to drive planning, coordination, and execution across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Scrum Master for IPT Leads, facilitating Agile ceremonies and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles.
• Support planning and scheduling activities for radio communications, displays, and human factors on the platform.
• Lead sprint planning, sprint kickoffs, and backlog refinement sessions.
• Manage Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and assist with timeline/cost projections using Earned Value Management System.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on deliverables, milestones, and dependencies.
• Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) for Agile tracking; Jira/Confluence acceptable alternatives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to maintain transparency on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated experience applying Agile/Scrum methodologies in complex engineering environments.
• Strong background in project engineering, ideally within Aerospace/Defense programs.
• Familiarity with cost and schedule management systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
• Experience with Primavera P6 for IMS scheduling.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps; Jira/Confluence experience acceptable.
• Knowledge of radio communications systems, displays, and human factors for rotorcraft or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive collaboration across diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Work Environment:

This position requires onsite work at a facility located in Fort Worth. The workplace involves a collaborative environment utilizing technologies such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence for project tracking and Agile management.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth, TX.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.