Actalent
Job title: Optics Project Engineer
Description
Seeking a Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of advanced systems and technologies. This role supports complex programs involving system design, integration, testing, and performance verification across mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
Lead engineering planning and execution across design, development, integration, and verification phases.
Manage cross-functional teams, including internal staff and subcontractors, to meet technical, schedule, and budget goals.
Coordinate with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Drive systems engineering processes and lead milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
Support development of technical documentation, specifications, and interface control documents.
Oversee engineering inputs to program schedules and resource planning.
Represent engineering efforts in customer meetings, internal reviews, and proposal development.
Skills
project planning
pdr
SRR
CDR
TRR
verification
integration
Design
plm
windchill
project engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; 6 years of experience (or equivalent).
Proven leadership in engineering project execution within space, defense, or aerospace domains.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements flow-down, and verification/validation processes.
Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers in complex development efforts.
Familiarity with PLM tools (e.g., Windchill), requirements management systems, and DoD lifecycle planning.
Excellent communication, organizational, and technical presentation skills.
Prior experience with DoD or government programs strongly preferred.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Westford, MA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $150000.00 – $230000.00/yr.
Healthcare
Pension
401(k)/Retirement Plans
Competitive Pay
Multiple product lines means a variety of work
Paid Time Off
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Westford,MA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead engineering planning and execution across design, development, integration, and verification phases.
Manage cross-functional teams, including internal staff and subcontractors, to meet technical, schedule, and budget goals.
Coordinate with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Drive systems engineering processes and lead milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
Support development of technical documentation, specifications, and interface control documents.
Oversee engineering inputs to program schedules and resource planning.
Represent engineering efforts in customer meetings, internal reviews, and proposal development.
Skills
project planning
pdr
SRR
CDR
TRR
verification
integration
Design
plm
windchill
project engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; 6 years of experience (or equivalent).
Proven leadership in engineering project execution within space, defense, or aerospace domains.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements flow-down, and verification/validation processes.
Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers in complex development efforts.
Familiarity with PLM tools (e.g., Windchill), requirements management systems, and DoD lifecycle planning.
Excellent communication, organizational, and technical presentation skills.
Prior experience with DoD or government programs strongly preferred.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Westford, MA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $150000.00 – $230000.00/yr.
Healthcare
Pension
401(k)/Retirement Plans
Competitive Pay
Multiple product lines means a variety of work
Paid Time Off
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Westford,MA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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