Lead Project Engineer – ISR & Aviation Programs

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO is seeking a Project Engineer II to lead technical projects from concept through delivery. You will manage plans, schedules, budgets, and interface with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires a strong technical background, 10+ years in engineering with leadership experience, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. INCOSE certification or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in engineering roles with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team.
• Ability to interface and manage specialized vendors in the simulation and training environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
• Strong simulation and training background with experience in flight and/or ISR mission system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Act as a primary point of contact for external customers on technical matters.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports, including progress updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Identify project issues, develop resolution plans, and implement contingency strategies.
• Proactively seek opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management.
• Develop and manage risk identification, documentation, and mitigation planning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Requirements management

System design

Vendor management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

INCOSE certification

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, CO is seeking a Project Engineer II to lead technical projects from concept through delivery. You will manage plans, schedules, budgets, and interface with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires a strong technical background, 10+ years in engineering with leadership experience, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. INCOSE certification or equivalent is preferred.