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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 15 hours ago

Project Engineer II

Lone Tree, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $227K/yr

10+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, committed to innovative solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer with expertise in sensor systems to manage the full lifecycle of advanced mission systems on airborne platforms, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support System Design and Architecture for IR Sensor Systems: Oversee the design and architecture of infrared sensor systems, ensuring they meet project specifications and objectives

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including software, electrical, and optical engineers

System Integration and Testing: Support the integration and testing phases to ensure seamless functionality and performance of the sensor systems in both laboratory and final integration

Compliance and Reliability: Help ensure that all systems comply with relevant standards and certifications and are reliable under operational conditions

Proposal Development: Participate in the preparation of technical proposals, including the development of technical solutions, cost estimates, and schedules. Work closely with business development and capture teams to ensure proposals meet customer requirements and are competitive

Qualification

Sensor Systems ExpertiseRequirements ManagementSystem DesignIntegrationAnalytical SkillsAerospaceDefense KnowledgeProject Management CertificationAgile Development KnowledgeTechnical WritingLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of study

Typically, 10+ years of progressive technical experience

Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practice

Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team

Detailed understanding of requirements management, system design, integration

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

Domain Knowledge: Working knowledge of long-range munitions, ISR capabilities, or electro-optical subsystems systems

Familiarity with the unique challenges and requirements associated with these technologies

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support detailed trade studies and system performance analyses

Collaboration and Leadership: Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Experience preparing and presenting technical reports, proposals, and briefings

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers

Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to defense and aerospace systems

Preferred

Typically 4-6 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

Knowledge and experience with radiometric modeling

Experience with image processing techniques for EO/IR sensors

Working knowledge of missiles/munitions and associated subsystems

Experience with military airborne platform subsystems: Navigation, comms, propulsion, avionics, power, mission system, flight controls etc

Experience with government reference architectures and the OMS/UCI standard

Experience with missions system environmental qualification

Knowledge of Agile development process and tools like JIRA