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Project Engineer (Military and Government Projects)

ADB Safegate
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Smarter, Better, Now.

ADB SAFEGATE's functional teams are integral to powering innovation and ensuring operational excellence across the organization.

The Opportunity
The Project Engineer (Military and Government Projects) - Airfield Lighting Control Systems will serve as a technical lead for the planning, design, commissioning, and support of airfield lighting control system projects. This role is responsible for translating customer requirements into control system drawings, HMI software configurations, bills of material, and project documentation while ensuring alignment with FAA requirements, system architecture standards, and project-specific compliance needs as well as DOD Cybersecurity Requirements.

The position requires close collaboration with customers, internal engineering teams, commissioning personnel, and external stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle. The Project Engineer will support system start-up, testing, commissioning, customer training, and troubleshooting at airport installations, with national and international travel required. This role is well suited for a technically strong, customer-facing engineer with experience in control systems, electrical systems, aviation infrastructure, or

You will make an impact by....

  • Takes the technical lead on airfield lighting control system projects planning, executing and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Designs control system drawings and HMI software to meet the customers system requirements.
  • Assists in developing bills of material for custom control system quotes after analyzing customer requirements.
  • Responsible for communicating and promoting company image to the airport lighting industry during system installation and training.
  • Travels nationally or internationally to airport installations as required for project start-up, commissioning, testing and training.
  • Performs technical training classes for advanced products to internal and external customers.
  • Responsible for becoming familiar with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport policies, procedures and products.
  • Responsible for maintaining DOD Cybersecurity compliance documentation and understanding system architecture, as well as deviations.
  • Travels 25% to 30% of the time.

The talent we want to inspire has..

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Engineering Technology (EET), Computer Science (CS) or Computer Engineering Technology (CET) preferred or relevant experience in the airfield/aviation lighting industry.
  • 2 years related Project Engineering experience or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Electrical troubleshooting and controls are a plus.
  • Fluent English (oral and written communication skills).
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Must maintain an insurable driving record.
  • Must pass any required BCI and FBI Background Check.

What's on offer

We value you and your contribution in the business. Recognizing and rewarding the impact you make is important to us.

  • In return we offer a competitive salary/ benefits
  • The opportunity to develop your career. We love to upskill and promote our staff; there's nothing better than to see someone gain a strong sense of pride and accomplishment.
  • A great flexible working culture with company values and behaviours that help shape your development and lead to success for you and the Company.
  • An international environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in different countries around the globe.

If you want to join a global business and enjoy being a team player who's driven and passionate, then this is your opportunity to come on board by applying.

What to learn more about working at ADB SAFEGATE then check out our Career's website https://adbsafegate.com/about/career/


ADB Safegate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


 

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