Junior Project Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

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

Life insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer I to support planning, coordination, and execution of engineering aspects of product development projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely milestones, manage schedules, and assist with technical matters.

This entry-level role offers growth in project management and technical coordination within a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Technical Support: interface with project teams and customers.
• Status Reporting: prepare regular progress reports.
• Risk Management: identify risks and help mitigate them.
• Documentation: maintain design specs, test plans, and minutes.
• Team Collaboration: work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Requirements management

System design

Process analysis

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Higher level degree may substitute for experience

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer I to support planning, coordination, and execution of engineering aspects of product development projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely milestones, manage schedules, and assist with technical matters.

This entry-level role offers growth in project management and technical coordination within a dynamic aerospace environment.