Program Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a related aviation field and 7-10 years of customer-facing experience. Strong program/project management skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal technical interface between engineering and the customer, either directly or through the sales account manager.
• Create, collect, consolidate, and summarize technical data to meet customer requirements and deliverables.
• Drive projects to meet company and engineering time, cost, and requirements targets.
• Serve as the gatekeeper for intellectual property in accordance with company policy.
• Support new sales efforts by reviewing proposal requirements and determining compliance.
• Work closely with engineering project managers and teams to assess status and represent progress to sales account managers and customers.
• Provide product-level expertise on functions, features, qualifications, and capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the proposal process to completion.

Essential Skills

• ITAR Compliant
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related aviation field
• 7-10 years of customer-facing experience
• Strong program/project management skills
• Understanding of or experience with electrical and electromechanical products
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of aviation certification and qualification topics
• Familiarity with aviation standards such as RTCA/DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, MIL-STD-810, MILSTD-461

Work Environment

The position is based on-site, working Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM as a direct employee. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging in a dynamic and interactive environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

• Health, vision, dental, 401K
• PTO, Holiday, Sick Days
• Client-specific benefits will be laid out in detail once individual is hired

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.