Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

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Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

Apollo Professional Solutions

Canoga Park, CA 91304

67.14

Posted 10/06/2026

Job ID: 77654

Job Description

Position Type: Project Engineer

Location: Canoga Park, CA

Hourly rate: $67.14

Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Job Description:

Security Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Required (No Dual Citizenship) | Active Secret Clearance Preferred

Advance Critical Aerospace & Defense Programs

We are seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Project Engineer (Level 4) to support complex aerospace and propulsion programs in a highly regulated defense manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an engineering professional with expertise in project engineering, Earned Value Management (EVM), program execution, cost account management, manufacturing processes, and propulsion systems.

In this position, you will be responsible for driving project execution, managing technical, cost, and schedule performance, and supporting successful program delivery while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Serve as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles.
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned propulsion and aerospace programs.
• Maintain and monitor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support program objectives and financial performance.
• Generate end-to-end proposals for customer submissions, including planning, estimating, and execution strategies.
• Support program managers and leadership teams in achieving operational and financial goals.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, production, quality, procurement, supply chain, and program support organizations.
• Work under the guidance of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead while operating with minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer requirements.
• Provide regular updates and program status briefings to leadership and customer stakeholders.

Technical & Engineering Execution

• Apply a strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes, including:
• Product design and specifications
• Bill of Materials (BOM) development
• Manufacturing planning and tooling
• Procurement and production scheduling
• Validation and test planning
• Quality assurance processes

Develop practical, innovative solutions to complex technical and programmatic challenges. Support customer-facing activities and project reviews throughout the program lifecycle. Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Industry Expertise

• Experience with propulsion system development, manufacturing, and validation testing, including small thruster and storable propellant systems.
• Ability to interpret and work with propulsion system drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting government customers, defense programs, and prime contractors.

Proposal Development

• Experience developing customer proposals, including:
• Customer requirements analysis
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) creation
• Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation
• Pricing and cost inputs

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including:
• Microsoft Project
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word

Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance. Reference Number: VEVBA

EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Gina DArcangelis

About Canoga Park, CA

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Salary Notes: The compensation listed reflects the good-faith rate currently anticipated for this position and may be adjusted, where permitted by law, based on business needs, applicable qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement: Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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