Sr Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

As a Senior Project Engineer you will lead complex engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with business goals. You will serve as a mentor to junior engineers, provide strategic direction, and interface with high‑level stakeholders to drive project success.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and problem‑solving support to project teams.
• Interface with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate project status and address concerns.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and resolve project issues.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance project efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in engineering roles, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary design and development team.
• Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
• Current or active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.

• 6–8 years of leadership and/or project management experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 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.
• Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

• Occasional travel to customer or field locations may be required.
• Work primarily in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Hand and finger dexterity for computer use.
• Capability to work in potentially hazardous environments when visiting project sites.

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required; non‑U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.