Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sr Project Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation$100K — $130K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 12+ years in engineering roles with 4+ years in leadership
  • Higher relevant degree may substitute for experience
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering principles
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
  • Understanding of requirements management and system design
  • Certification experience with FAA STC programs

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of engineering projects, aligning with business goals
  • Provide advanced technical guidance and support to project teams
  • Interface with senior leadership and external stakeholders
  • Develop strategies to mitigate risks and resolve issues
  • Mentor junior engineers, promoting continuous learning
  • Identify and lead process optimization initiatives

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
  • Life insurance coverage
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
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.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.

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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

  • 12+ 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.

  • Certification experience with FAA STC programs.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • 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.

  • Experience with aircraft avionics and missionization upgrades.

  • Broad design experience with structural modifications on a variety of military and civil certified aircraft.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead trades studies and design for complex aircraft integrations.

  • 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.

Essential Functions:

  • Occasional travel to customer or field locations may be required.

  • Ability to work primarily in an office or hybrid environment.

  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

  • Prolonged periods of working on a computer.

  • Hand and finger dexterity for computer use.

  • Capability to work in potentially hazardous environments when visiting project sites.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

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 .

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
Learn more about Sierra Nevada Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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