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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Project Engineer 1 - Development

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLone Tree, CO, USA$150.7k - $207.2k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in engineering roles is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and practice is required.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary design and development team is required.
  • A basic understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration is required.
  • Experience with radio frequency, radar, and/or electromagnetic warfare technology or systems is required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required because the position requires an active U.S. security clearance for employment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Provide technical support to project teams and interface with external customers or field-based employees as needed.
  • Prepare and distribute regular status reports on project progress, highlighting key achievements and potential issues.
  • Identify and document potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation plans.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and meeting minutes.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Travel occasionally to customer or field locations as required.
  • Work primarily in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Lift up to 10 pounds occasionally and work at a computer for prolonged periods; use hand and finger dexterity for computer tasks.
  • Work in potentially hazardous environments when visiting project sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two to four years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project or JIRA is preferred.
  • Experience with Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering is a plus.
  • Experience leading a multidisciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customers is preferred.
  • Familiarity with preparing and developing project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management is preferred.
  • Past experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives, is preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures is preferred.
  • Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering standards is preferred.
  • A background in the aerospace and defense industry is preferred.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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