Join the Mission to Deep Space: Project Engineer – Orion Program
Location: Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (First Shift)
Job Type: Full-time 24-Month Consultant Role
Pay Rate: $33.38/hr - $55.00/HR (commensurate with experience)
Be Part of the Team That’s Powering Human SpaceflightPDS Tech Commercial is seeking a detail-driven and mission-focused Project Engineer to support Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) hardware on NASAs Orion program—the next chapter in human space exploration. Your expertise will help guide systems that will carry astronauts farther than ever before.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
What You’ll Be DoingAs a Project Engineer, you’ll support critical engineering efforts in hardware development, assembly, and qualification by:
Collaborating closely with Orion Platform and Program Chief Engineers.
Leading Engineering Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for design and development activities.
Supporting procurement, assembly, and testing of production hardware.
Responding to supplier issues, resolving quality notifications, and managing changes.
Dispositioning non-conforming material in SAP and handling Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs).
Leading failure investigations, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Representing engineering at customer and supplier meetings.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering.
3–5 years of relevant experience in aerospace or complex systems engineering.
Ability to work both independently and in integrated teams with a high level of accountability.
Preferred Skills & ExperienceExperience in Project Management, Earned Value (EV), or Control Account Management.
Familiarity with Change Management, Risk & Opportunity Management.
Experience with SAP, Engineering Change Notices, SRIs, and Quality Notifications.
Skilled in conducting failure investigations and implementing root cause/corrective actions.
Understanding of NASA or other space program requirements.
Why Join Us?At PDS Tech Commercial, we do more than place professionals—we connect visionaries to programs that transform industries. When you join us, you:
Contribute directly to NASA’s Orion Program—a historic human spaceflight initiative.
Work in a highly collaborative, high-stakes aerospace environment.
Receive competitive pay and long-term contract stability with a 2-year assignment.
Become part of a community that values precision, progress, and innovation.
Apply Today—Your Future is Looking UpAre you ready to help design systems that sustain life in space? Join us on a mission that truly matters.
Click “Apply Now” to become a Project Engineer on Orion with PDS Tech Commercial.
Pay Details: $33.38 to $55.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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