We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team, working on a hybrid basis from our Austin office and from home. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Project Planning, AutoCAD and Cost Estimation to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 6 to 10 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Project Planning, AutoCAD and Cost Estimation. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Vivid Aerospace is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Project Engineer at Vivid Aerospace, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Own key projects end to end, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring successful delivery.
- Lead by example, setting a high bar for quality, collaboration and professionalism.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
What we're looking for
6-10 years of professional experience in a Project Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Project Planning, AutoCAD and Cost Estimation
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred)
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Vivid Aerospace, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Transparent communication, regular all-hands updates and direct, approachable access to leadership.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Opportunities to attend, speak at and learn from industry events and conferences.
- Thoughtful welcome kits, branded swag and little extras that make you feel part of the team.
- Employee stock options (ESOPs), giving you a genuine stake in the company's growth and long-term success.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred)