Chief Engineer - U.S. Army (HADES) Programs

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 201,369 - 276,882; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Annual incentive pay based on performance

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is hiring a Chief Engineer to lead innovation and efficiency in technology projects based in Hagerstown, Maryland. You will provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle and collaborate with customers to shape requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering along with 14+ years of engineering experience, including 8+ years in a leadership role. Competitive salary range from $201,369 to $276,882 is offered.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of engineering experience with 8+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage technology projects ensuring alignment with strategy.
• Interface with customers to shape requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Join our team as a Chief Engineer and lead the charge in innovation and efficiency. Leverage cutting‑edge technology and your unparalleled expertise to drive our projects beyond the boundaries of possibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the product lifecycle, from concept design to final release.
• Develop and maintain product line technical baselines that support multiple programs, ensuring consistency, continuity, and configuration control.
• Oversee and manage technology projects, ensuring alignment with business unit strategy and customer requirements.
• Review and approve proposal technical and cost volumes to ensure alignment with company standards and customer expectations.
• Provide operational guidance to Project Engineers, ensuring technical alignment and project goal achievement.
• Interface with customers to shape requirements and provide technical support during early pursuit phases.
• Support program and technical reviews, providing guidance on technical solution synthesis.
• Collaborate with international suppliers, vendors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with ITAR, airworthiness, and other global requirements.

Qualifications – Mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field.
• 14+ years of engineering experience with at least 8+ years in a leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of industry best practices and techniques for program management, science, and engineering programs.
• Thorough understanding of all phases of design lifecycle management to include requirements, design, integration, test, and sustainment.
• Proven ability to work with department‑level business leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Prior experience developing and maintaining product line technical baselines that support multiple programs.
• Experience developing technical proposals and cost volumes.
• Ability to support program and technical reviews, and provide guidance to staff on technical solution synthesis.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required; ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret U.S. clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8‑10 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations in the Aerospace and Defense sector.
• Experience with advanced engineering tools and methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of requirements management, validation and verification processes.
• Proven success leading systems integration projects on complex aerospace platforms, including commercial derivative aircraft.
• Proven leadership abilities, including change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, and performance reviews.
• Experience in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the U.S. Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or U.S. Military.
• Experience with U.S. Army airworthiness requirements and U.S. Army cybersecurity accreditation process.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Hand and finger dexterity for computer use.
• Occasional travel to customer or field locations may be required.
• Capability to work in potentially hazardous environments when visiting project sites.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $201,369.04 – $276,882.42.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain or maintain the clearance. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.