AMCA
Engineering Project Manager
$150K–$250K
El Segundo, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
El Segundo, California, United States - Experience
- 6+ years in aerospace, defense, or national security programs.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. persons under ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or protected persons).
About the job
Leads advanced aerospace programs from proposal and contract award through design, integration, testing, delivery, and deployment, serving as the main interface with U.S. Government customers.
What you'll do
- Manage program cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual milestones.
- Lead proposals, contract negotiations, customer reviews, and coordination with engineering teams.
- Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and help shape future aerospace opportunities.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 6+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or national security programs.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs to cost and schedule; deep familiarity with USG programs, acquisitions, and operational concepts.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in fast-moving environments with compressed timelines.
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping, OTA contracts, accelerated development environments, or active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Pay
$150,000 — $250,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
FAR/DFARS, CDRLs, OTA
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