PROJECT ENGINEER

THE COMPANY

For over 40 years, Aero Simulation, Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight training devices to the US Military. ASI has successfully built numerous training systems with a primary focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include, but are not limited to, the B-1 Training Systems (Air Force), E-2D Training Systems (Navy), CH-53E Training Devices (USMC), IMOMS (Coast Guard), Navigation, Seamanship, Shiphandling Trainer – NSST (Navy). To learn more about ASI visit Programs- Aero Simulation, Inc.

ASI is a 100% employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company committed to supporting the nation’s warfighters. Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We strive to deliver exceptional quality, elevate client relationships, and enrich the careers and lives of our employee-owners. As Employee-Owners, we are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the company.

In addition to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), we offer a flexible work environment, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, industry competitive compensation, and superior benefits to include medical, dental, 401k and more!

ASI is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality, service and to fostering a community of support for each and every member of the team. To learn more about this opportunity, keep reading!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for all technical and engineering aspects on assigned projects. The successful PE leads a multi-disciplined engineering team and works closely with Program Managers, functional groups, other departments, customers, and subcontractors/vendors, as necessary, to facilitate project completion, while meeting customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & System Integration

• Serves as the program’s technical authority, responsible for overall technical design, system architecture, and hardware/software integration
• Reviews, approves, and provides technical direction on requirements, specifications, designs, test plans, and technical milestones
• Ensures hardware/software integration issues are identified, tracked, and resolved through appropriate corrective actions
• Oversees engineering release proce
  sses to ensure technical integrity, configuration control, and compliance with program requirements
• Ensures final delivered products accurately represent the target aircraft platform and meet all contractual and technical requirements

Program Execution & Engineering Coordination

• Coordinates and directs engineering activities across small- and large-scale training device programs within a matrixed organization
• Identifies technical risks, integration challenges, and resource constraints; recommends solutions such as reallocation of resources or technical approach changes
• Communicates technical status, schedule impacts, and risk mitigation strategies to Program Management and other stakeholders
• Provides engineering support during manufacturing, integration, test, and acceptance phases to ensure timely and compliant program execution
• Participates as a presenter or technical reviewer in internal and external program reviews

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Builds and supports high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering teams through clear technical direction, defined engineering practices, and shared goals
• Provides technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to engineers supporting assigned programs or tasks
• Works collaboratively with functional engineering groups, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other departments to support program objectives
• Leads engineering coordination in a matrix environment where functional resources are shared across programs

Customer Engagement & Business Development

• Serves as the program’s primary technical representative during in-plant and on-site customer acceptance activities; extended travel may be required
• Interfaces directly with customers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure alignment with program requirements
• Supports new business development and proposal efforts by contributing technical expertise, designs, cost inputs, and technical narratives
• May serve as a technical proposal lead on assigned pursuits
• Represents ASI engineering at relevant third-party stakeholder meetings and technical forums as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides technical leadership and task direction to engineering personnel within a matrixed organization. May support performance feedback and technical evaluations but does not have direct hire/fire authority unless specifically assigned.