What You’ll Do
 

• Primarily perform hands-on engineering work (approximately 85%) while also leading a small multidisciplinary team (approximately 15%) by providing daily guidance, technical direction, and ensuring alignment with project, mission, and aircraft engineering objectives across design, modification, testing, troubleshooting, and fabrication activities.
• Support computer‑aided design activities; experience with AutoCAD and Pro/ENGINEER (Creo) is preferred.
• Provide technical oversight and review of engineering products, including structural analysis, aircraft repair, and systems integration.
• Plan and manage project staffing, schedules, and priorities to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Serve as a primary technical interface with NASA customers, addressing concerns and aligning engineering solutions with mission needs.
• Identify technical and program risks, evaluate alternatives, and provide clear, data‑driven recommendations.
• Brief senior management and customers on project status, metrics, and technical outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring
 

• Strong technical judgment and problem‑solving skills in an aviation or aerospace environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment.
• Strong working knowledge of aerospace engineering principles, including aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and flight vehicle subsystems.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering project lifecycles, formal reviews, airworthiness requirements, and project management best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new tools and systems quickly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 12+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience leading an engineering team or project group.
• Experience in aviation or aerospace engineering across the full project lifecycle.

• Aircraft repair and modification experience is highly desired.
• Prior experience supporting NASA or DoD contracts.
• Experience working in a regulated, safety‑critical environment.

• Support high‑visibility NASA missions with real‑world impact.
• Lead and shape a highly skilled engineering team.
• Work in a collaborative environment alongside government and industry experts.
• Competitive compensation and benefits with long‑term program stability.

QTS is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.