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Project Engineer 4

St Charles, MO

Posted: 02/11/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3cySkS8y8fg_0Z3Ai2ncnfas= Pay Rate: 84.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 14662

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Project Engineer 4
LOCATION: 
St Charles, MO
PAY RATE: $84/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Active U.S. Secret Clearance required at time of hire

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Lead multi-disciplinary engineering project teams

  • Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOW)

  • Coordinate technical scope, resources, budgets, and schedules

  • Assess and negotiate scope changes and contract modifications

  • Identify and track program performance metrics

  • Develop risk mitigation and opportunity management plans

  • Support proposal development and contract execution activities

  • Interface directly with government customers and stakeholders

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering and program teams

Requirements:

  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance required at time of hire

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry and 9+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree and 7+ years of related experience, or PhD and 4+ years of related experience

  • In the United States, ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.

  • 3+ years of experience leading or managing multi-disciplinary engineering project teams

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

  • Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations

  • Experience supporting Export Compliance or International programs

  • Experience developing and managing technical program plans, schedules, and budgets

  • Project management experience within an engineering environment

  • Experience supporting weapons systems programs

  • Experience working directly with U.S. Government customers

  • Experience collaborating across functions and organizations

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

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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Meet Your Recruiter

Patrick Guimond

Patrick is an accomplished, hands-on talent acquisition professional with over 15 years of technical recruiting experience specializing in Aerospace Engineering and Defense. He has a proven track record of leading full-cycle hiring initiatives, including recruitment strategy, interviewing, and candidate selection, while successfully meeting demanding staffing needs across all business levels.

He holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor's degree in business management from Franklin Pierce University. Patrick is dedicated to connecting top talent with the right opportunities and driving organizational success through strategic hiring

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