Lead Missions Beyond Earth – Were Hiring a Senior Project Engineer!
Onsite in Windsor Locks, CT $33.38/hr+ Aerospace Engineering at the Edge of Innovation
Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights – Literally.
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join one of the industrys most cutting-edge aerospace teams. This 12-month, full-time contract role is based onsite in Windsor Locks, CT, where youll be at the forefront of engineering the systems that sustain life in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond.
Your Impact Starts Here
As a Senior Project Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in developing and delivering environmental and life support systems and active thermal control systems for both commercial and defense space missions. This position plays a vital role in ensuring engineering programs meet technical performance and cost/schedule targets, while actively collaborating with internal teams and high-level stakeholders—including direct interface with customers.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead cross-functional engineering teams through planning, execution, and technical delivery
Manage all technical aspects of programs, acting as the key liaison between engineering and program management
Own project scope, cost, and schedule as a Control Account Manager (CAM), including Earned Value Management
Facilitate team meetings, action tracking, and leadership updates
Serve as the technical point of contact for internal departments (supply chain, operations, manufacturing)
Support corrective action plans, failure investigations, and issue resolution
Drive resource planning and execution in a matrix organization
Develop basis of estimates (BOEs) and lead proposal planning and delivery
Maintain constant communication with customers via daily tag-ups, weekly syncs, and quarterly reviews
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
OR an advanced degree in a related field with 3+ years experience
OR 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
Strong technical and project management skills, with a clear understanding of cost and schedule metrics
Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in aerospace systems development, particularly in life support or thermal control
Experience leading engineering teams in a matrix environment
Familiarity with customer-facing engineering roles and Earned Value Management
Why Join Us?
PDS Tech Commercial connects exceptional talent with world-class aerospace innovators. When you join us, you become part of something greater:
Competitive compensation at $33.38/hr+, with flexibility based on experience
Be part of missions in space with real-world, high-impact results
Collaborate with top-tier engineers and program leaders
Work in a supportive, performance-driven environment where your contributions matter
Gain exposure to high-visibility projects shaping the future of space systems
Ready to Launch the Next Phase of Your Career?
If youre a driven engineer with the experience to lead and the passion to innovate in space systems, we want you on our team. Help build the technologies that support life and exploration in orbit—and beyond.
Apply today and engineer the future of aerospace with us.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Pay Details: $33.38 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
