**Assistant Project Manager**

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at habels @actalentservices.com with the following:

1) Word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Project Manager, where you will collaborate closely with the project and program teams to achieve program milestones. You will play a vital role in managing project data and tasks using MS Projects, ensuring effective documentation of all project data. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow into a junior Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the project/program team to assist with program milestones.
• Input data into MS Projects efficiently and accurately.
• Manage project data and tasks in collaboration with the Project Management team.
• Ensure all project documentation is effectively maintained.
• Utilize MS Projects and Power BI for project management tasks.
• Assist the Project Management department with documentation and project coordination.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of relevant aerospace experience (other industries considered but aerospace is preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Aerospace preferred, but open to Mechanical, Manufacturing, and others).
• Proficiency in MS Projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace engineering, avionics systems, and defense aerospace.
• Knowledge of AS9100, cost management, budget management, and program management.
• Familiarity with project coordination and engineering in the aerospace sector.

Work Environment

The work environment is a small, close-knit site with a family feel, backed by the financial resources of a larger organization. Located in a small business park alongside Maxar Technologies, the modest office includes an assembly and lab area. The company is a leading space avionics and sensor systems provider with a customer base in commercial, space, and defense markets. The team is dedicated to the success of missions, developing and testing video systems for satellites, rockets, and spacecraft. They have been pivotal in major space missions, including the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and NASA's Artemis program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $32 - $38