Lead Systems Project Engineer - Cross-Functional & Risk

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Engineer/Manager to lead and execute complex technical projects in Colorado. You will oversee design, development, and implementation while balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints and guiding cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing Statements of Work, providing technical estimation, leading trade studies, mentoring junior engineers, and communicating project status to stakeholders. PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s +3 years acceptable.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong technical foundation for project/programmatic skills.
• Ability to lead small cross-functional teams and projects.
• Advanced technical knowledge in the engineering discipline.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• General knowledge of two or more functional disciplines outside of engineering.
• Risk and opportunity management knowledge.
• Experience communicating across engineering and functional teams.
• PMP certification (preferred).
• Experience with systems engineering and integration (preferred).
• Proficiency with MS Project and Primavera (preferred).
• Experience with CAD software and engineering design tools (preferred).
• Knowledge of industry standards and PLM (preferred).
• Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies (preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (preferred).
• Experience developing and managing project budgets (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute technical projects.
• Ensure successful integration of engineering solutions.
• Oversee design, development, and implementation of projects.
• Balance technical, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Provide technical estimation support and Basis of Estimates.
• Conduct trade studies and lead technical evaluations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Develop and manage Statements of Work.
• Coordinate with contracts and quality teams.
• Support risk and opportunity management.
• Communicate and coordinate across engineering and functional teams.
• Communicate project status to technical and programmatic audiences.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Serve as a bridge between Engineering and Program offices.
• Resolve conflicts and represent stakeholders, support functions, and customers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional team leadership

Risk and opportunity management

Conflict resolution

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree + 3 years experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

CAD Software

Engineering Design Tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Engineer/Manager to lead and execute complex technical projects in Colorado. You will oversee design, development, and implementation while balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints and guiding cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing Statements of Work, providing technical estimation, leading trade studies, mentoring junior engineers, and communicating project status to stakeholders. PMP certification is preferred.