Sr Project Engineer - Integrated Digital Environment

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

27d

About The Position

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. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. Are you dreaming about a position where you can deliver meaningful results? Come be a part of our diverse team of engineers. Develop your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. As an Engineering Manager, you will be using your skills and expertise to support program execution by managing technical teams. These teams will support a wide range of products, from advanced mission systems, web applications, to avionics and embedded systems. You will represent the Software Engineering discipline at the program's management level meetings. You'll ensure that the software engineering design, documentation, and approvals meet the program schedules, are sound engineering decisions, and that engineering hours expended are productive, meeting program goals and budgets. You will oversee training of staff and provide technical direction as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of study
Typically, 12+ years of progressive technical experience, which includes 4+ years of management experience
Expert knowledge of engineering principles and practice
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team
Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, system design, integration
Engineering leadership experience
Digital Thread experience
Digital program execution
Experience with large scale software development
Experience with automation and configuration management
Experience with software process automation with popular scripting languages
Experience developing code in at least one high-level programming language
Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral
Experience with concept and industry expectations of digital thread
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Expertise in designing and implementing network structures and architectures.
Experience in setting up server rooms
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with identifying and coordinating resources to ensure the required tools, processes, and training are available/effective and programs are staffed and supported to achieve success
Previous management experience; exposure to recruiting employees; assigning, directing, and evaluating their work; and overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence
Understanding of how to prepare project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages
Prior exposure to working successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision
Mission Operations experience, including GIS
Typically 6-8 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience
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
Previous experience building and developing a digital thread system
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
Professional Certification in Program Management International (PMI) and/or Program Management Professional (PMP)
Experience or certification in INCOSE standard
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Oversaw the establishment and integration of digital and physical server room environments
Familiar with the risk management framework (RMF)

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, maintenance, optimization, and accreditation of the integrated digital engineering platform at all security levels
Ensure seamless integration of various engineering tools and systems within the digital environment
Ensure technical support, troubleshooting, user feedback gathering, bug reporting is available for platform users and key stakeholders
Work with other stakeholders to confirm integrity, accuracy, and security of data within engineering platform
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with project requirements and timelines
Develop, deliver, and host training programs to educate users on platform functionality and FAQs.
Continuously evaluate and implement improvements to enhance platform availability, efficiency, and user experience
Ensure platform is compliant to CMMC standards, company policies, and program requirements
Monitor platform performance, availability, cost, usage and ensure clear reporting and data-driven decision-making
Ensure platform is operational within financial constraints of program
Liaise with software vendors and both internal and external service providers to manage licenses, support agreements, version updates, system updates, etc. in all security environments
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive cost-effective and innovative solutions
Maintain comprehensive documentation of platform architecture, configuration, user guides, and support
Ensure alignment and synchronization of multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Collaborate with Cybersecurity, System Security, IT, System Administrators, Lab Managers, external subcontractor teams, government customers, etc. to ensure digital platform is implemented according to stakeholder requirements and schedules needs
Work with Program Manager and Staffing Manager to manage, obtain, and grow engineering talent required for program task execution
Work with Program Manager to identify risks and identify mitigation plans
Manage the engineering platform as a product, retaining awareness of all stages of the product development lifecycle and activities, including requirements definition, architecture development, agile planning, configuration management, delivery, integration, testing, sustainment, and more.
Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and implementation teams to ensure digital thread is achieved within an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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