Sr Project Engineer- DevSecOps

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space, headquartered in Colorado, seeks a Senior DevSecOps Project Engineer to coordinate IT, Cyber, NetOps, and Software teams for both unclassified and classified environments. You will drive risk and cost management, create solid programmatic foundations, and report KPIs to leadership.

The role bridges Engineering and Program Office, requiring leadership, technical estimation, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver on time and within spec.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 3-5 years of project management experience in technology environments.
• Experience with Agile and/or DevOps methodologies.
• Strong understanding of IT operations, security principles, and software development.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and activities across IT, Cyber, NetOps, and Software Teams.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams to ensure alignment with DevSecOps objectives.
• Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines.
• Create and maintain project documentation and status reports.
• Lead regular cross-team meetings to ensure collaboration.
• Implement and monitor DevSecOps KPIs and metrics.
• Lead the DevSecOps agile planning and stand-up meetings (ScrumMaster)

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/DevOps

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Jira

BigPicture

Job description

Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Senior Project Engineer role involves leading and executing medium-sized technical projects, ensuring the successful integration of engineering solutions, and driving innovation within the team. This position requires a strong technical foundation, extensive engineering expertise, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. The role includes overseeing the design, development, and implementation of engineering projects, managing key programmatic functions, and ensuring projects meet technical specifications and quality standards as well as cost & schedule constraints. This role serves as a bridge between the Engineering and Program Office on a given project. In this role, you will lead medium-sized cross-functional teams and projects, effectively balancing technical and programmatic constraints while overseeing the design, development, and implementation of engineering projects. You will provide technical estimation support to develop Basis of Estimates, Proposals, and Contracts, ensuring that projects meet technical specifications and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include conducting high-impact trade studies, leading technical evaluations, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. You will manage suppliers by developing and managing Statements of Work, addressing supplier issues, and creating return-to-green plans for supplier schedules. Additionally, you will support Program Management Teams by owning key programmatic functions such as Risk Management and Cost/Schedule management. As part of your role, you will interface with key customers and stakeholders, communicate and coordinate across engineering and functional teams, and provide clear verbal and written communication of technical concepts, plans, and actions. You will deliver status updates and key insights on project progress to leadership, including reporting Key Performance Indicators and Technical Performance Metrics. Furthermore, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team and play a crucial role in conflict resolution by serving as the bridge between Engineering and Program offices, acting as the voice of all stakeholders, from support functions to the customer.

Position Overview

A DevSecOps Project Engineer who will coordinate cross-functional initiatives between IT, Cyber, NetOps, and Software Teams for both Unclassified and Classified environments under the direction of the DevSecOps Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and activities across IT, Cyber, NetOps, and Software Teams
• Facilitate communication between technical teams to ensure alignment with DevSecOps objectives
• Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines
• Create and maintain project documentation and status reports
• Lead regular cross-team meetings to ensure collaboration
• Implement and monitor DevSecOps KPIs and metrics
• Lead the DevSecOps agile planning and stand-up meetings (ScrumMaster)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 3-5 years of project management experience in technology environments
• Experience with Agile and/or DevOps methodologies
• Strong understanding of IT operations, security principles, and software development
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Big Picture, etc.)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts for different audiences
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Adaptability in fast-paced, changing environments

Compensation

Pay Range: $143,700.00 - $197,608.50. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Application Deadline

This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

About Sierra Space

Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.