Principal Project Engineer

Post Date

Jun 19, 2025

Location

Indianapolis,
Indiana

ZIP/Postal Code

46218
US
Aug 20, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

IND-790004

Pay Rate

$49 - $61 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Principal Project Engineer to support one of our DOD clients in Indiana. The Principal Project Engineer will be leading the production and repair of various ground and air based systems. They will support all phases of the production and repair process working with engineers to develop technical solutions and leading a multi-discipline team, including Engineering, Production, and QA disciplines to repair and test products. The Project Engineer will produce technical leadership to help resolve production issues or post delivery failures. They will be developing project plans, maintaining project schedules and will be driving the team to a solution that meets requirements and cost targets. This candidate is responsible for ensuring development through production can happen, making sure schedules are met and being comfortable hitting aggressive deadlines.

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Required Skills & Experience

8+ years working experience
o Leading and developing proposals
o Creating and maintaining project plans
o Conducting project reviews
Bachelors Degree in STEM
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Background
DOD or Aerospace experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

PMP Certification
Familiarity with Mechanical Design in CREO or other CAD programs
SAP S/4HANA experience or similar ERP
Experience in Agile environment
Microsoft Project experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.