Systems Project Engineer

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ July 31st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Dayton is hiring a Systems Project Engineer to provide technical leadership and direct technical contributions for multiple projects involving aircraft, ground support equipment, and vehicle sustaining engineering. The role includes leading systems engineering, design, testing, and validation efforts while interfacing with USAF hardware teams to support mission-critical objectives and operational readiness.

Highlights

Lead and support systems engineering, research, evaluation, reverse engineering, design, and testing of aircraft and support equipment hardware.
Interface with USAF hardware owners to identify and document mission-critical objectives.
Develop work breakdown structures and optimize mechanical components for traditional and additive manufacturing.
Create and execute component and system-level validation and qualification test plans; analyze test data.
Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software, MS Office Suite, and knowledgeable in GD&T standards and engineering analyses like FEA and CFD.
Minimum qualifications include a BS in Engineering, 3+ years related experience, excellent communication, and ability to obtain security clearance.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, 5+ years of technical project management and systems engineering experience, MBSE/SysML knowledge, and active US security clearance.
Experience with regulatory frameworks such as FAA, EASA, DoD acquisition processes, and defense sector technology transition is valued.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to federal government research contracts and security clearance requirements.
Supports multiple government clients with a focus on sustaining and advancing warfighter capabilities.