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Project Engineer 4

St Charles, MO

Posted: 06/26/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: OWxacUh0STdKcHNXNlRBYy9WK1pmdz09 Pay Rate: 80.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 16612

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Project Engineer 4
LOCATION: St Charles, MO
PAY RATE: $80.00/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 (6 months with potential for extension)

  • Clearance: Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance

  • 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.

  • Shift: 1st (9AM-5PM)

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

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

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

Summary: 

  • Provides engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, including internal and external resources and customers.

  • Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing, and new business requirements.

  • Responds to changes to SOW, assesses impact, and negotiates modifications to deliverables, resources, costs, and schedules.

  • Leads project execution to complete the work statement and identifies performance metrics.

  • Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.

  • Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity management.

  • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity, and lessons learned.

  • Provides technical, business, and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.

  • Applies advanced Microsoft suite skills including macro development, advanced Excel formulas, and pivot table manipulation.

  • Develops and reports metrics using TABLEAU or PowerBI for senior or executive leadership.

Requirements:

  • Ability to Obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.

  • Experience in a production or systems engineering skill code.

  • 4+ years of related work experience.

  • 3+ years of experience leading team or managing cross-functional projects in a formal or informal role.

  • 4+ years of experience with project management tools.

  • 4+ years of advanced Microsoft suite skills including macro development, intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel formulas, and pivot table manipulation.

  • 4+ years developing presentations and reporting to senior or executive leadership.

  • Knowledge and development experience with TABLEAU or PowerBI metrics.

  • Preferred: 10+ years related work experience, Project Management Certification, PMP, Lean Six Sigma (green or black belt), experience in manufacturing engineering, DOD contracts, EVM/CAM, and Microsoft Project/Planner.

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. Person (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

Gus Sanchez

Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives.

Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client’s efficiency and productivity.

Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran.

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