Project Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Englewood, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Engineer I, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of the engineering aspects of product development projects. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, managing schedules, and assisting with technical matters. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to grow their engineering careers by gaining hands-on experience in project management and technical coordination. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
8+ years' experience in engineering roles. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team.
Basic understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
Experience leading a multi-disciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customers.
Familiarity with preparation and development of project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management.
Past history of leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternative.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions and test procedure.
Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standard.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Provide technical support to project teams and interface with external customers or field-based employees as needed.
Prepare and distribute regular status reports on project progress, highlighting key achievements and potential issues.
Identify and document potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation plans.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and meeting minutes.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution.