Sr Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• 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 effectively.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

• 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.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

• 6‑8 years of relevant 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 MIL‑HDBK‑516.
• Experience with aerodynamic and stress‑model validation systems engineering.
• 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 alternatives.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures.
• 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.
• Primarily work 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.

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.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. U.S. citizenship status is required for employment; 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.