Project Engineer II: Digital Thread Architect

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 (C4

ISR) 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. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission.

Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission.

Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. 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! As a Project Engineer II you will be responsible for managing project activities throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery. This role requires a strong technical background, project management skills, and the ability to interface with both internal teams and external customers to ensure successful project execution.

• Digital Thread Architecture & Strategy Design and own the program's end-to-end digital thread architecture, defining how engineering data flows and is governed across the full product lifecycle. Develop the program's digital engineering integration strategy, identifying which tools must be connected, what data must flow between them, and in what direction. Evaluate emerging digital engineering tools and integration patterns; recommend adoption where they strengthen lifecycle traceability or data interoperability.
• Tool Integration & Data Interoperability Architect and implement integration between PLM, MBSE/SysML, CAD, simulation, and manufacturing systems, including API design and middleware where needed. Coordinate with tool owners and vendors to resolve interoperability gaps and maintain stable, supportable integrations as tools are upgraded. Establish data exchange standards and formats so information moves cleanly between disciplines without manual re-entry or translation loss.
• Requirements & Design Traceability Establish and maintain end-to-end traceability from requirements through MBSE models, design artifacts, manufacturing data, and test results. Define the traceability architecture that links requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, or equivalent) to MBSE models and downstream design data. Support change impact analysis by ensuring that a change anywhere in the thread can be traced to every dependent artifact.
• Data Governance & Configuration Management Define and enforce data governance policy for the digital thread — authoritative source of truth, data ownership, and access control across tools. Establish configuration management practices for digital engineering data consistent with program CM policy and customer data rights requirements. Maintain audit-ready documentation of the digital thread architecture, data lineage, and integration points for program and customer review.
• Program Interface & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary technical point of contact for digital thread and digital engineering integration matters with program management and government customers. Coordinate with the MBSE Engineer(s), systems engineering leads, and IT infrastructure to ensure the digital…