Project Engineer II - Aerospace/Defense, Hybrid Work

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation, located in Northern Kentucky, is seeking a Project Engineer II to manage engineering projects from concept through delivery. You will interface with internal teams and external customers to ensure successful project execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 10+ years in engineering with at least 2 years in leadership, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience in engineering roles with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 4-6 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team.
• Detailed understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical oversight and guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Customer Interface: Act as a primary point of contact for external customers on technical matters, ensuring their requirements are met.
• Status Reporting: Prepare comprehensive status reports, including progress updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Issue Resolution: Identify project issues, develop resolution plans, and implement contingency strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management.
• Risk Management: Develop and manage risk identification, documentation, and mitigation planning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Risk management

Customer interface

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation, located in Northern Kentucky, is seeking a Project Engineer II to manage engineering projects from concept through delivery. You will interface with internal teams and external customers to ensure successful project execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 10+ years in engineering with at least 2 years in leadership, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.