Electrical Project Engineer

ON SITE
WILMINGTON MA
Salary- 150-185k MAX
NEED EMAIL UPON SUBMITTAL
1 opening


About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic controls for a space-grade defense program. In this role, you’ll take full technical ownership of a high visibility project, guide a team of Electrical Engineers, and ensure smooth coordination across all contributing engineering disciplines.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, influencing product direction, and delivering hardware that performs in the most demanding environments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end technical execution of a major electronic development effort
• Mentor and develop a team of talented Electrical Engineers
• Oversee design, analysis, prototyping, integration, and test of space qualified electronics
• Ensure hardware integrity through comprehensive verification and qualification
• Own engineering schedules, resource planning, and milestone execution
• Coordinate closely with Cognizant Engineers, systems engineering, and cross functional partners
• Manage project budgets and performance (EVMS/CAM), seeking efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities
• Drive engineering process improvements that improve quality, speed, and robustness
• Support customer engagements, technical presentations, and major design reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or project lead role
• Strong background in electronic system development; space grade or high reliability hardware experience is a plus
• Proven leadership, communication, and decision making skills
• Experience with cost account management and budget oversight
• Expertise in design fundamentals, PCB development, and test methodologies
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams
• Active U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Ability to obtain additional government clearances as needed

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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