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Sierra Nevada Corporation Sr. Project Engineer - Program Lead in Lone Tree, Colorado
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 Sr Project Engineering Manager, you'll assist in developing and implementing the strategy for multiple 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.
Our Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) team is seeking an engineering leader to guide the development, integration, test, and production of a WOSA compliant, multi-mission weapons system with modular payloads/apertures and best in class propulsion. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to lead the technical vision for a cutting-edge technology, strategic program for our nation, that has strong support and visibility with our executive leadership.
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. Learn more about IAS (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/isr-aviation-security/)
Responsibilities:
Direct all engineering activities to include team building, execution, process, technical oversight, and budget monitoring
Design and develop a missile capability from first principles to integration of software and various sensors and effectors in coordination with a broader engineering team
Lead the program through Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Production Readiness Review (PRR)
Work with our product management and business development teams to distill a CONOP and identify leading drivers of success
Define the architecture topology that best meets the CONOPs and requirements and understand key trades that are made through simulation and/or exploratory prototyping techniques. This includes but is not limited to developing accurate models to direct design of various vehicle subsystems (sensing, compute, communications, energy storage and management, etc.)
Prioritize and develop clear engineering strategies and accompanied resource plans. This is achieved by creating meaningful abstraction between sub-systems to guide engineering development efforts at scale and speed
Incorporate DFM and other manufacturing considerations on the way to high-quality mass production.
Champion Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE) for the missile program.
Create and carry out a validation plan for the end-to-end system
Own related reliability, yield, and performance efforts through development and into production
Support and field systems in a hands-on fashion
Must-haves:
Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of study and typically 12 or more years of technical experience
Expert knowledge of engineering principles and practice
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team
Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, system design, integration
An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances (https://nbib.opm.gov/about-us/about-investigations/investigation-process/)
Preferred:
Typically 6-8 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience
Experience leading a multi-disciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customers
Familiarity with preparation and development of project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management
Past history of leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternative
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedure
Professional Certification in Program Management International (PMI) and/or Program Management Professional (PMP
Experience or certification in INCOSE standard
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC (https://www.sncorp.com/who-we-are/about-snc/)
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $159,430.15 - $219,216.46. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility 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.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)
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.