Military Fellowship Program: Project Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 172,510 - 237,202; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Hagerstown is seeking an experienced leader for its Military Fellowship Program. The role involves managing engineering projects and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring alignment with business goals.

Candidates must have a relevant engineering degree and 10+ years of experience, including leadership roles. The position offers a comprehensive range of benefits and a starting salary estimated at $172,510.67 to $237,202.18, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Currently serving as ACTIVE DUTY military and eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary design and development team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and problem-solving support to project teams.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and resolve project issues.

Skills

Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Program Overview

SNC’s Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide up to six months of on‑the‑job industry training for active‑duty service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience, build professional networks, and prepare for full‑time civilian work in the Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area. The MST team supports the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and problem‑solving support to project teams.
• Interface with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate project status and address concerns.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and resolve project issues effectively.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Currently serving as ACTIVE DUTY military and eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary design and development team.
• Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.

Qualifications – Prefer

• 6–8 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading a multi‑disciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customers.
• Familiarity with preparation and development of project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management.
• Past history of leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures.
• Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standard.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

Essential Functions

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

Salary & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $172,510.67 – $237,202.18. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; 3 weeks paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and more.

Security Clearance & Eligibility

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF) handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors include allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

EEO Statement

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.