Are you looking to use your engineering capabilities, project management and collective skills in your next position? We could use your expertise on our team! We are innovators on a mission to unify, explore and inspire. As a Project Engineer II, you'll assist in developing and implementing integrated plans for product development including coordinating activities throughout the product lifecycle from design concept phase to release. You will monitor the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with external customers or field-based employees on technical matters, as needed. You'll also review, manage, proactively challenge, and control status of project programs and budgets, manage schedules and prepare status reports, and guide and lead teams in achieving the goals of the program including issue identification, resolution and contingency planning.


Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a dynamic and skilled Lead Engineer to play a critical role in the research, design, development, testing, certification, deployment, and improvement of cutting-edge products and services. This role will involve leading a team to design and test advanced autonomous aircraft and missile systems, managing the product life-cycle from subsystem design through to fully integrated systems. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft. This role is essential in ensuring that Sierra Nevada Corporation continues to deliver high-quality, innovative products that meet the needs of our customers and contribute to national defense.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Key Responsibilities of the Missile Integration and Test IPT:

Integration and Testing Solutions: Plan, implement, and maintain solutions for integrating and testing missile subsystems and complete missile systems.Document all processes and maintain thorough records to ensure traceability and repeatability.

Test and Evaluation:

Develop and execute missile system test and evaluation plans for systems under development.Ensure that test solutions align with customer contractual needs and requirements, while adhering to technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Specification and Standards:

Establish functional and technical specifications and standards for missile systems.Address hardware/software interface issues and define input/output parameters to ensure seamless integration of the entire system or subsystem.

Test Plans and Procedures:

Review, evaluate, and derive requirements for testability.Develop and oversee the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems.

Coordination and Communication:

Coordinate subsystem and/or system testing activities with other programs and organizations within the company.Ensure clear and effective communication across teams to maintain alignment and efficiency.

Analysis and Reporting:

Analyze test results and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports at the subsystem and system levels.Verify and validate system performance against defined requirements.

Discrepancy Reports and Regression Testing:

Write detailed discrepancy reports documenting any issues identified during testing.Perform integration regression testing to verify and validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems, and systems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or other related discipline and typically 8 or more years of relevant experience in a related field of studyExperience with missile/unmanned aircraft testingExperience performing integration, verification, and field qualification of test assetsKnowledge of system integration lab operation to include hardware in the loop (HWIL) designDemonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practicesUnderstanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools2-5 years of relevant leadership experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teamsTypically, 10+ years of progressive technical experienceThorough knowledge of engineering principles and practiceExperience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamDetailed understanding of requirements management, system design, integration

Qualifications We Prefer:

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry3+ yrs of progressive responsibility in providing technical leadershipExperience with weapons or missile systemsSenior skill set includes ability to perform all stated/implied duties within this tier and those reasonably derived from preceding tiersFamiliarity with preparation and development of project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule managementPast history of developing baseline project definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of integrated trade studies and analysis

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $165,010.21 - $226,889.04. 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.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers 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, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.