Project Engineer - Aerospace Energy Storage Systems
Location: North Logan, Utah Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About Electric Power Systems (EPS)
At Electric Power Systems we're designing and manufacturing advanced Energy Storage Systems that power the next generation of flight and mobility. Our technology is transforming the aerospace and defense industries by enabling electric and hybrid-electric propulsion for aircraft, spacecraft, and other high-performance applications.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and want to help shape the future of aviation electrification, EPS is the place for you.
Position Summary
The Project Engineer supports the design, development, and integration of high-voltage battery systems used in aerospace and transportation platforms. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Test Engineers. This role ensures that project activities, schedules, and deliverables are executed with precision and alignment across engineering and operations.
You'll serve as the connective tissue between technical contributors, program management, and supply chain, helping to drive milestones, track progress, and ensure successful system integration.
This position is onsite at EPS Headquarters in North Logan, UT.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate day-to-day engineering and project activities across multiple programs in the aerospace and defense sector.
- Maintain project schedules, configuration documents, and design reviews using EPS's structured development framework.
- Support hardware development, test execution, and data collection for prototype and production battery systems.
- Collaborate with design engineers to maintain BOM accuracy, manage engineering change requests, and track part releases.
- Interface with quality, supply chain, and operations to ensure build readiness and traceability to aerospace standards.
- Prepare concise technical reports and customer review materials summarizing engineering status and results.
- Identify blockers, follow up on action items, and support continuous improvement in project execution.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 1-4 years of engineering or project coordination experience in a hardware or systems development environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-energy, cross-functional engineering environment.
Preferred
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or energy storage system programs.
- Familiarity with Agile or SAFe engineering practices.
- Exposure to product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and configuration control.
- Understanding of mechanical/electrical integration or environmental testing of aerospace components.
Core Competencies
- Technical Aptitude: Quickly grasps complex systems and communicates effectively across disciplines.
- Organization & Execution: Keeps engineering deliverables aligned with program milestones.
- Collaboration: Works fluidly with engineers, program managers, and technicians to solve problems.
- Ownership: Takes accountability for project follow-through and quality of outcomes.
- Adaptability: Thrives amid shifting priorities in a cutting-edge R&D environment.
Additional Information
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be U.S. Persons (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
Electric Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled (41 CFR 60-1.4).
