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Contractual Engineering Rotational Program Jobs in Rolling Meadows, IL

Foxhole Technology

Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

... engineering, service desk operations, and end-user support. The Program Manager will serve as the ... contractual requirements. * Monitor performance, identify and resolve issues, and implement ...

Foxhole Technology

Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

... engineering, service desk operations, and end-user support. The Program Manager will serve as the ... contractual requirements. * Monitor performance, identify and resolve issues, and implement ...

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How much do contractual engineering rotational program jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual engineering rotational program in Rolling Meadows, IL is $96,338.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,900.00 and $117,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Engineering Rotational Program vs Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer?

AspectContractual Engineering Rotational ProgramEntry-Level Mechanical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, often with internship experienceBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentRotational assignments across departments, project-basedDesign, analysis, and manufacturing tasks in a specific department
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large manufacturing and engineering firms for talent developmentEntry-level position in engineering firms, manufacturing, or R&D

The Contractual Engineering Rotational Program offers diverse experience through rotations across departments, ideal for developing broad skills. In contrast, an Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer typically focuses on specific engineering tasks within a department. Both roles require a relevant engineering degree, but the rotational program emphasizes varied exposure, while the entry-level role emphasizes specialized technical work.

What cities near Rolling Meadows, IL are hiring for Contractual Engineering Rotational Program jobs?

Cities near Rolling Meadows, IL with the most Contractual Engineering Rotational Program job openings:

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Program Manager

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc

Des Plaines, IL • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

KTS is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to provide oversight for defense contract programs. The PM serves as the primary liaison between the company and program office government contracting officers, ensuring all contractor personnel, technical specifications, cost, and schedule requirements are met.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the end-to-end execution and development of the program, establishing the foundational processes, schedules, and performance metrics needed for long term success.
  • Manage overall cost and schedule performance to include the Contract Data Requirements List process, ensuring program execution aligns with contractual, financial, and operational commitments - to include pre award and proposal activities, requirements analysis, solution development, cost estimation, and proposal preparation.
  • Comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement, and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
  • Interface directly with the customer to include the government Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer's Representative to maintain strong relationships, provide regular updates, and ensure alignment on technical, schedule, and performance expectations.
  • Demonstrate credibility with the customer through technical expertise and/or relevant military experience, serving as a trusted point of contact throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Demonstrate an expert-level ability to brief senior military and corporate leadership on complex technical and financial statuses.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality assurance to ensure cross functional alignment and timely execution of program objectives.
  • Identify, assess, and manage program risks, developing mitigation strategies and ensuring proactive communication to stakeholders.
Educational Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in a S.T.E.M. related field with 5+ years of experience.
  • Military experience and connections within Patuxent River, MD is preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional engineering teams to include systems, mechanical, electrical and software fields
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship
  • Proven execution of complex technical programs while maintaining cost and schedule
  • Demonstrated integration experience of various military systems (ideally of aircraft systems)
  • Experience with the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Process and the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Process
  • Experience with key program milestones to include Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR) and Production Readiness Review (PRR)
  • Working knowledge of the FARs/DFAR/ITAR and other related regulation
  • Experience working with DCAA and DCMA
  • Experience with business capture and supporting proposal activities
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:
  • Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
  • Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
  • 401 (k) retirement plan
  • Paid Overtime
  • Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
  • Opportunities to travel
  • Tuition Reimbursement options
  • Casual and relaxed work environment
We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate's experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.
About Kranze Technology Solutions
We are part of an SPX Technologies' Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.
Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.
KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:
Human Resources
847-737-7299
[email protected]

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