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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 18 hours ago

Project Engineer I

Lone Tree, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $197K/yr

8+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, known for its innovative technology and solutions. As a Project Engineer I, you will implement integrated plans for product development, manage project programs and budgets, and lead teams to achieve program goals throughout the product lifecycle.

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

Guide and lead teams in achieving the goals of the program including issue identification, resolution and contingency planning

Qualification

Engineering principlesProject managementMulti-disciplinary team leadershipRequirements managementSystem designTechnical proposalsProgram cost managementTechnical drawing interpretationAerospaceDefense experiencePMI/PMP certificationINCOSE standard certificationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

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

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

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment

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