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# Project Engineer - Flight Software (Contract)

- **Company:** Airbus Service Company Inc
- **Location:** Merritt Island, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Microsoft Project, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/project-engineer-flight-software-contract--715a3d56-e268-4a04-90cd-8528c2052199

## About the Role

Project Engineering, Laser Communications, Government, Satellite Communications, Employee Benefits, Compensation and Benefits, Project Engineering, Performance Metrics, Customer Relations, Cross-Functional, * Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience:

 * Minimum of 5-7 years of engineering experience in the aerospace and defense industry, with at least 2 years in a project engineering or technical lead role.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

 * Proven track record working on software development projects, ideally involving real-time embedded systems or satellite flight software.
 * Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts.
 * Demonstrated ability to influence and drive results across cross-functional, matrixed engineering teams without direct reporting authority.
 * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for high-visibility customer briefings and executive-level internal reporting.

Eligibility:

 * US Citizenship required.

## Description

We are seeking a high-performing Project Engineer to lead the development, testing, and delivery of mission-critical flight software for an advanced US Government satellite program. In this customer-facing role, you will manage the day-to-day execution of a multidisciplinary engineering team within a matrixed organization. You will hold primary responsibility for schedule adherence, cost tracking, labor utilization, and technical performance metrics, ensuring all deliverables meet strict customer standards., * Lead the end-to-end engineering lifecycle for satellite flight software from initial design through final delivery and integration.

 * Track labor utilization, manage project costs, and analyze performance metrics against the baseline budget.
 * Develop, maintain, and own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for all software development and testing milestones.
 * Provide clear technical direction to a matrixed engineering team, including software developers, systems engineers, GNC specialists, and functional validation testers.
 * Serve as a primary technical point of contact for US Government customers, leading technical reviews, status updates, and milestone presentations.
 * Identify, mitigate, and track technical, schedule, and cost risks, escalating critical blockers to the Flight Software IPT leader.
 * Ensure all software development processes align with AS9100, CMMI, and program-specific mission assurance standards., * Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents.
 * Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
 * Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic. identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
 * Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
 * Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
 * Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
 * Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
 * Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
 * Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces.