Senior Project Engineer – Lead, Aerospace & Defense Programs

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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, Colorado seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex engineering initiatives from inception to completion. You will mentor junior engineers, provide strategic direction, and interface with high-level stakeholders to drive project success.

The role requires extensive technical expertise, advanced project management skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid office environment with potential travel. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of engineering experience with at least 4+ years in leadership.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Provide advanced technical guidance to project teams.
• Interface with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering

Project management

Mentorship

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Process optimization

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

INCOSE certification

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree, Colorado seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex engineering initiatives from inception to completion. You will mentor junior engineers, provide strategic direction, and interface with high-level stakeholders to drive project success.

The role requires extensive technical expertise, advanced project management skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid office environment with potential travel. A security clearance is required.