Job Description

York Employment is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in the San Diego area. (Onsite, no hybrid)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Range: $55.00–$75.00/hour

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Seeking a highly qualified Engineering Project Manager with a strong aerospace background to support F/A-18 aircraft sustainment efforts. The ideal candidate will have:
• Active Secret Security Clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Aircraft experience required (military aviation preferred; general aviation experience considered)
• Candidates currently employed are welcome to apply

Ideal background: Former Navy pilot or military with aerospace industry experience

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project sustainment activities supporting the F/A-18 aircraft by reviewing program proposals, requirements, and project plans.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Identify project phases, assign responsibilities, and coordinate cross-functional engineering and logistics teams.
• Analyze product designs, customer requirements, and performance standards to establish project specifications.
• Plan and conduct technical studies, evaluations, and testing to validate aircraft performance and sustainment requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules, staffing plans, and execution plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and schedule changes while providing recommendations to management.
• Prepare project status reports, analyze program trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Lead engineering development efforts involving multidisciplinary engineering and logistics teams.
• Manage complex engineering projects from initial concept through completion while ensuring schedule, cost, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Serve as a primary liaison between FST leadership, customers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, staffing plans, schedules, and other program management materials.

Required Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in engineering and/or aerospace logistics program/project management.
• Experience supporting aircraft programs, sustainment, engineering development, or defense aviation projects.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Project Management
• Engineering Degree