JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 3
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $69.25/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and baselines for complex programs
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Lead trend, variance, impact, and risk analysis to assess program performance and constraints
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Identify risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies and business case refinements
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Establish lead time requirements and scheduling standards
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Facilitate integration of planning, scheduling, change management, and baseline control processes
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Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholder alignment and project objectives
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Direct projects or subsystems from initiation through completion, coordinating across internal and external teams
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Drive adoption and evolution of Agile work management frameworks and tools
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Resolve cross-functional technical and execution issues across teams
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Support development and implementation of requirements management, risk/issue tracking, and technology readiness processes
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Perform heavy data analysis and reporting using tools such as Excel, Access, and Tableau
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Support schedule integration and data-driven decision-making across programs
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Data Analytics, or related field required
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5+ years of project management experience
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3+ years supporting cross-functional teams and stakeholders
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Strong experience in data management and analysis
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Experience in automation or similar industry environment
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
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PMP certification or equivalent professional certification
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5+ years of overall related experience (or equivalent education/experience)
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Experience in aircraft systems or integrated system development
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Experience working with engineering, production, and supplier teams
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Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
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Experience with JIRA or other Agile workflow tools
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Strong ability to drive projects to completion and lead technical teams
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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