Project Engineer

Job title: Project Engineer

Description

Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for Advanced Programs. Maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Advanced Test Equipment (ATE) programs; ensuring alignment with milestones and resource plans. Act as primary material procurement liaison for Advanced Programs, overseeing requisitions, receipt verification, and kitting operations. Identify and drive continuous process improvement initiatives that boost project execution efficiency and improve documentation quality. DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) experience a plus.

You will serve as a Project Engineer within the Chelmsford Engineering & Technology (E&T) organization, supporting the Integration & Test Equipment (IT&E) Department. In this role you will plan, organize, track, and report on activities for Advanced Programs (AP). Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for AP

• Maintaining and updating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with milestones and resource plans

• Acting as the primary material procurement liaison for AP, overseeing requisitions, receipt verification, and kitting operations

• Identifying and driving continuous process improvement initiatives that boost project execution, efficiency, and improve documentation quality.

Basic Required Qualifications:

1) Bachelor's Degree

2) Experience building relationships across functional teams

3) Secret clearance required to start

4) Microsoft Office experience

5) SAP experience is a plus

6) 3 years of Project Management experience

Desired Skills:

1) Project Management proficiency and experience with Earned Value Measurement (EVMS).

2) Experience working in defense company with engineering or manufacturing background.

3) Experience building relationships and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

CAM, Control Account Manager, DFARS, project management, SAP, IMS, earned value management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must have active secret clearance

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Andover, MA.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Andover,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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.

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Salary : $55 - $67