Weapons Systems Project Engineer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $80/hr on w2
United States, Missouri, St. Charles
Jan 27, 2026
Job Title: Weapons Systems Project Engineer Location: St. Charles, MO 63301 Duration: 12 months assignment Pay Rate: $80/hr on w2 Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): 1^st 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Job Description: Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers. Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. Works with customers and management to obtain approval. Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules. Leads project execution to complete the work statement. Identifies performance metrics. Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program. Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity. Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned. Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans. Works under minimal direction. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science 3+ years experience leading or managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects teams Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Project Management Professional Certification Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations Experience with Export Compliance or International programs Experience developing and tracking program plans/schedules and budgets for technical projects Project management experience in an engineering environment Experience in engineering project planning or project management Experience supporting weapons systems Experience working directly with government customers Experience collaborating across functions and organizations Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.