Project Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation

. Support planning, coordination, and execution of engineering aspects of product development projects .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,661 - $207,160 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in requirements management, system architecture, and engineering principles, with a strong focus on project planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in MBSE and SysML, with experience in managing complex engineering projects within the Aerospace and Defense industry.

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Requirements ManagementMBSE and SysML ProficiencyEarned Value Management System (EVMS)DoDAF Architecture ProductsProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureChange ControlTraceabilityInterface Control Documents (ICDs)Technical Drawing InterpretationDigital Engineering ConceptsConfiguration ManagementMulti-Disciplinary Team LeadershipProject Scheduling

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationRisk Identification and MitigationTechnical CommunicationWork GuidanceStatus Reporting

Tools & Technologies

Cameo Systems ModelerJamaDOORSMS ProjectJIRA

Certifications & Qualifications

INCOSE Certification (ASEP or CSEP)Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace and DefenseEngineering PrinciplesSystems Engineering Process StandardsISO/IEC/IEEE 15288Digital Threads

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, coordination, and execution of engineering aspects of product development projects
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
Manage schedules and assist with technical matters
Manage requirements development activities across the system lifecycle
Provide work guidance to systems engineers on requirements standards, templates, and quality criteria
Manage the requirements database, including baselines, change control, data integrity, and bi-directional traceability
Collect, trend, and report requirements metrics
Support engineering change proposals and baseline configuration control
Prepare and organize requirements and baseline products for technical reviews such as SRR, SFR, PDR, and CDR
Manage architecture development activities and provide MBSE modeling guidance using SysML in Cameo
Coordinate Interface Control Documents, interface definitions, architecture products, and DoDAF viewpoints
Support trade studies and analyses of alternatives
Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets
Support EVMS, work package planning, progress and status inputs, variance analysis, and integrated master schedule maintenance
Provide technical support to project teams and interface with external customers or field-based employees
Prepare and distribute status reports on requirements and architecture progress
Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation plans
Maintain project documentation, including design specifications, requirements and architecture products, contract deliverables, test plans, and meeting minutes
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
8+ years' experience in engineering roles
Active U.S. Secret security clearance at the start of employment
Willingness to obtain a higher-level clearance as needed
U.S. citizenship is required
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
Knowledge of engineering principles and practice
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team
Working knowledge of requirements management, including requirements databases, traceability, and baseline and change control
Working knowledge of system architecture, system design, and integration
Hands-on experience with MBSE and SysML, preferably in Cameo Systems Modeler
Experience with DoDAF architecture products; familiarity with UAF is a plus
Experience developing or managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Experience with a requirements management tool such as Jama or DOORS; comparable tools acceptable
Experience supporting an Earned Value Management System
Experience or certification in the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standard, such as ASEP or CSEP
Familiarity with systems engineering process standards such as ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and configuration management practices
Familiarity with digital engineering concepts, such as digital threads and an authoritative source of truth
2–4 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience
Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project and JIRA
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 highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions and test procedures
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive pay based upon performance
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement