Aerospace Project Engineer I — Process & Planning (Hybrid)

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Miamisburg (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Project Engineer I for the SAOC Team to support planning, coordination, and execution of engineering aspects in survivable airborne operations projects.

Responsibilities include developing project plans, providing technical support to teams and customers, and preparing status reports. Travel to sites may be required; some work will occur in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 8+ years in engineering roles.
• Experience leading technical personnel (2–4 years).
• Knowledge of requirements management, system design, and integration.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide technical support to project teams and interface with customers or field-based employees.
• Prepare and distribute regular status reports on project progress.
• Identify and document potential project risks and assist in mitigation plans.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including specs, test plans, and meeting notes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to ensure seamless execution.
• Conduct engineering process analyses to standardize processes and procedures.
• Manage multiple process development efforts in dynamic environments.
• Lead engineering process development across multiple stakeholders.
• Occasional travel to customer or field locations may be required.
• Work in a hybrid environment and lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged computer work requiring hand dexterity.

Skills

Engineering principles

Technical process development

Documentation

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Requirements management

System design

System integration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Project Engineer I for the SAOC Team to support planning, coordination, and execution of engineering aspects in survivable airborne operations projects.

Responsibilities include developing project plans, providing technical support to teams and customers, and preparing status reports. Travel to sites may be required; some work will occur in a hybrid office setting.