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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 4 months ago

Project Engineer I

Plano, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a leader in aerospace and defense, focusing on innovative ISR and aviation systems. As a Project Engineer I, you will manage product development plans and oversee project status, ensuring successful delivery and customer engagement.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implement an integrated plan for product development including coordinating activities throughout the product lifecycle from design concept phase to release

Monitor the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with external customers or field-based employees on technical matters, as needed

Review, manage, proactively challenge, and control status of project programs and budgets, manage schedules and prepare status reports, and guide and lead teams in achieving the goals of the program including issue identification, resolution and contingency planning

Qualification

Avionics experienceEngineering principlesProject managementRequirements managementSystem designTechnical proposalsMulti-disciplinary team experienceTechnical drawings interpretationPMP certificationAerospaceDefense background

Required

Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering

Typically, 8+ years of progressive technical experience

Knowledge of engineering principles and practice

Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team

Basic understanding of requirements management, system design, integration

Avionics experience

The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Typically 2-4 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

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