Senior Project Engineer – Ground Support Equipment

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead and execute technical projects within GSE/Tooling across Dream Chaser and Satellite lines. You will oversee design, development, and implementation, ensuring technical specs, quality, cost and schedule constraints are met.

You will provide technical estimation support, conduct trade studies, mentor junior engineers, manage supplier coordination, and communicate status to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong technical foundation to build project/programmatic skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to lead small cross-functional teams and projects.
• Expertise in GSE/Tooling development in manufacturing/test/ground ops.
• Strong project management to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge across multiple functional disciplines outside engineering.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Team mentorship

Cost/schedule awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

CAD software

PLM software

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead and execute technical projects within GSE/Tooling across Dream Chaser and Satellite lines. You will oversee design, development, and implementation, ensuring technical specs, quality, cost and schedule constraints are met.

You will provide technical estimation support, conduct trade studies, mentor junior engineers, manage supplier coordination, and communicate status to stakeholders.