Engineering Project Manager (Direct Hire – Secret Clearance Required)

TalentBase•Naval Air Station North Island, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) F/A -18 & EA -18G Fleet Support Team operations at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), NAS North Island. This role oversees engineering sustainment projects supporting fleet readiness. The position requires strong project execution discipline, cross -functional coordination, and technical oversight within an aviation maintenance environment. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance (required at time of hire)
3–10 years of engineering and/or logistics program/project management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant technical discipline
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience in structured, high -accountability environments

Nice To Haves

Aviation maintenance or sustainment background
Fleet readiness or depot -level operations experience
Experience supporting NAVAIR programs
Cross -functional engineering and logistics coordination

Responsibilities

Lead sustainment -related engineering projects supporting F/A -18 aircraft
Translate sponsor proposals into structured project execution plans
Define project phases, responsibilities, and resource assignments
Develop and maintain detailed schedules and staffing plans
Conduct technical analysis, validation studies, and performance testing
Monitor project performance and resolve schedule or scope issues
Control scope and recommend corrective actions to leadership
Prepare status reports, performance metrics, and executive summaries
Serve as liaison between engineering teams, logistics personnel, and stakeholders
Oversee engineering development efforts from concept through completion