Sr Project Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery. In this role, you will act as a mentor to junior engineers, provide strategic direction, and interface with high-level stakeholders to drive project success. This position requires extensive technical expertise, advanced project management skills, and significant industry experience. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, serving as a prime 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, consistently exceeding expectations with an unrivaled record of on-time and on-budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
12+ years experience in engineering roles with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
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.
Current/Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
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

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Provide advanced technical guidance and problem-solving support to project teams.
Interface with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate project status and address concerns.
Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and resolve project issues effectively.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Identify opportunities for process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.