Sr Project Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Plano, TX

1d • Hybrid

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 looking to use your engineering capabilities, project management and collective skills in your next position? We could use your expertise on our team! As a Senior Project Engineer you will lead complex engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery. You will act as a mentor to junior engineers, provide strategic direction, and interface with high-level stakeholders to drive project success. This role requires extensive technical expertise, advanced project management skills, and significant industry experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience in engineering roles with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team.
• Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
• This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility 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

• 6-8 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 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

• Project Leadership Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Oversee technical aspects of major subcontractors, including design reviews Represent customer needs to major subcontractors
• Technical Expertise Provide advanced technical guidance and problem-solving support to project teams.
• Stakeholder Management Interface with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate project status and address concerns.
• Risk and Issue Management Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and resolve project issues effectively.
• Mentorship Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Process Optimization Identify opportunities for process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

• SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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