Project Engineer

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Project Engineer at its Picatinny Arsenal, NJ location to provide technical and administrative coordination activities in support of the government’s portfolio of demilitarization projects.Primary Responsibilities.Assist in drafting and organizing project plans, integrated schedules, and technical data sheets for demilitarization initiatives.Support the coordination of project workflows and track the completion of technical action items assigned to various task groups.Consolidate technical input from various stakeholders to assist government engineers in preparing briefing materials and project status packages.Perform technical data entry, DEMIL stockpile analysis, and coordinate RDTE programs with organic depots.Compile and format technical feedback, engineering drawings, and test data for government review.Provide administrative and technical coordination support for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Joint Demilitarization Program Reviews, and safety working groups.Prepare meeting agendas, track action items, distribute meeting minutes, and compile presentation slides as directed by government program leads.Basic Qualifications.Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or Industrial) or a related physical science discipline.Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in project engineering, ammunition lifecycle logistics, or energetic material handling support.Secret Security Clearance (or favorable eligibility determination).US Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications.Familiarity with demilitarization technologies and operations a plus.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:September 24, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.SummaryLocation: Wharton, NJType: Full time