Sr Engineering Manager - Project Engineering (IAS)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Englewood, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Manager for Project Engineering in the ISR, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area leads Project Engineering across multiple programs. The role provides technical leadership, strategic planning, project oversight, and organizational development, helping ensure engineering work aligns with organizational goals and meets schedule, budget, technical, quality, and regulatory requirements. The manager supports innovation and process optimization, offers high-level technical guidance, and builds collaborative, high-performing teams. IAS is a prime integrator of manned and unmanned aircraft systems for ISR and aviation. Its end-to-end C4ISR capabilities include design, integration, testing, certification, ground and flight training, and logistics support. IAS develops solutions to meet customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements. The position requires work in an office environment or hybrid setting and travel as required, up to 10% of the time. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The estimated starting salary range is $199,249.83–$273,968.52, with annual incentive pay based on performance. Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, and applicable geographic differentials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related field; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
At least 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role.
Extensive experience managing large-scale engineering programs.
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Extensive experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis, and simulation.
Ability to work in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Previous management experience, including exposure to recruiting employees and assigning, directing, and evaluating their work.
Experience overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Strong understanding of Project Engineering across engineering disciplines.
Ability to work in an office environment or hybrid setting and travel as required, up to 10% of the time.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
Ability to clearly communicate technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
Ability to understand technical documents, schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
Ability to collaboratively lead teams of engineers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration (MBA).
Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
Publications or patents in relevant fields.
Experience identifying and coordinating resources to ensure tools, processes, and training are available and effective, and that programs are staffed and supported.
Understanding of preparing project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. Military.
Ability to motivate and work effectively with others.
Experience in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding capabilities, with minimal supervision.
Well-rounded understanding of aerospace engineering disciplines, including Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Manufacturing, Operations, Structures, Flight Sciences, and Certification.

Responsibilities

Manage Project Engineering leads embedded within multiple IAS programs.
Develop strategic plans that guide engineering efforts and align them with organizational goals.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with technical and quality standards.
Cultivate relationships with customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and other key stakeholders.
Promote adoption of new technologies and methodologies to drive innovation.
Provide high-level technical guidance and make technical decisions.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Report to executive management with insights and recommendations on engineering initiatives.
Conduct professional briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
Obtain status information and report it through the chain of command.
Establish a regular meeting cadence with Senior Project Engineers.
Help define training, tools, and process improvements for the Project Engineering organization.
Mentor and develop junior engineers interested in learning about or joining the Project Engineering organization.
Interface with leaders across engineering disciplines.