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University of Dayton

Sr. Systems Project Engineer

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ December 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Dayton is hiring a Sr. Systems Project Engineer to provide technical leadership and contribute directly to projects involving aircraft, ground support equipment, and vehicle sustaining engineering. The role involves leading systems engineering efforts, conducting research, reverse engineering, design, and testing of hardware, while collaborating closely with USAF hardware teams and managing engineering projects.

Highlights
  • Lead and support systems engineering, research, design, and test/validation of aircraft and ground equipment hardware.
  • Interface with USAF hardware owners to support lifecycle management and service life extension programs.
  • Develop work breakdown structures for complex engineering problems.
  • Design and optimize mechanical components using GD&T standards for traditional and additive manufacturing.
  • Create and execute component and system level validation and qualification test plans.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and 3D CAD modeling software.
  • Minimum 10 years engineering experience with a BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
  • Experience with project management, systems engineering, and ability to lead small engineering teams.
  • U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts and ability to obtain security clearance.
  • Preferred qualifications include systems engineering certification, MBSE/SysML experience, and knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FAA, EASA).