Project Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

3d•$165,010 - $226,889•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to use your engineering capabilities, technical project management and collective skills in your next position? We could use your expertise on our team! As a Project Engineer II you will be responsible for managing project activities throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery. This role requires a strong technical background, project management skills, and the ability to interface with both internal teams and external customers to ensure successful project execution. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, and 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. 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.
10+ years' experience in engineering roles with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team.
Detailed understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
Strong simulation and training background with experience in flight and/or ISR mission system implementations.
Ability to interface and manage specialized vendors in the simulation and training environment.
Ability to have and maintain at least a Secret level security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

4-6 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
Experience with advanced project management tools and methodologies.
In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
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

Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Act as a primary point of contact for external customers on technical matters, ensuring their requirements are met.
Prepare comprehensive status reports, including progress updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Identify project issues, develop resolution plans, and implement contingency strategies.
Proactively seek opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management.
Develop and manage risk identification, documentation, and mitigation planning.