Project Engineer I - Air Defense

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Englewood, CO

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About The Position

The Project Engineer I supports planning, coordination, and execution of the engineering aspects of product development projects. The role works with cross-functional teams to help deliver project milestones on time, manage schedules, and address technical matters. It is described as an entry-level position for developing engineering and project-management experience. The position is within SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, which develops and integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides C4ISR design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support.

The position may require occasional travel to customer or field locations and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance needed for employment. Work is primarily in an office or hybrid environment, with potential exposure to hazardous environments when visiting project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in engineering roles, unless substituted by a higher-level relevant degree.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary 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 is required.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged computer work and hand and finger dexterity for computer use.
• Ability to work in potentially hazardous environments when visiting project sites.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
• Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project or JIRA.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customers.
• Familiarity with preparing and developing project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management.
• Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures.
• Experience or certification in an 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 project status reports, noting achievements and potential issues.
• Identify and document potential project risks and assist with developing mitigation plans.
• Maintain project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support project execution.
• Travel occasionally to customer or field locations as required.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based on performance and commensurate with position level.
• Medical insurance plans.
• Dental insurance plans.
• Vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level