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Sr Project Engineer
Job in
Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75023, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This role requires extensive technical expertise, advanced project management skills, and significant industry experience.
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.
Responsibilities:
Project Leadership
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Technical Expertise
* Provide advanced technical guidance and problem-solving support to project teams.
Stakeholder Management
* Interface with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate project status and address concerns.
Risk and Issue Management
* Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and resolve project issues effectively.
Mentorship
* Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Process Optimization
* Identify opportunities for process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications You Must Have:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
* 12+ years 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 multi-disciplinary design and development team.
* Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
Qualifications We Prefer:
* 6-8 years 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 & Stress Model Validation
Systems Engineering Background Preferred
* 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.
* Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standard.
* Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
Essential Functions:
* Occasional travel to customer or field locations may be required.
* Ability to 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.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
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…
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