Project Engineer

Project Engineer

$120k-$150k + Unrivalled Progression Opportunities + Medical + Prescription Coverage + Dental + Vision, Life insurance + PTO

Franklin, North Carolina (commutable from: Waynesville, Union, Prentiss, Burnington, Elijay)
Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a background in defence, embedded systems, or rugged electronics looking to take technical ownership of complex projects?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established engineering business supporting mission-critical defence programs, where you'll act as the technical lead across multidisciplinary engineering teams and have a direct influence on project execution.

You'll work across electrical, mechanical, software, test, and systems engineering, helping turn complex customer requirements into practical engineering solutions while supporting the development, integration, modernization, and sustainment of highly specialized systems.

You will be responsible for leading technical project activities, coordinating engineering teams, managing technical risks, and ensuring projects meet customer, performance, and schedule requirements.

This role would suit a Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Senior Engineer with experience in defence, aerospace, embedded systems, or ruggedized electronics who is ready to take on greater technical leadership.

The Role:

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering activities across complex defence electronics projects
• Translate customer requirements into technical plans and system-level solutions
• Oversee system architecture, integration, technical decisions, and engineering reviews
• Lead sustainment, modernization, and reverse-engineering projects for legacy systems

The Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or technical projects
• Strong system integration and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.