Project Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation

. Manage project activities throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLone Tree • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $165,010 - $226,889 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural and mechanical design, project management, and leadership within multi-disciplinary teams, particularly in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Proficient in requirements management, system design, and integration, with a strong focus on missile airframe structures and advanced engineering principles.

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Structural Design and AnalysisProject ManagementLeadership ExperienceAerospace and Defense Industry KnowledgeFinite Element Analysis (FEA)

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignMechanical DesignFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Aerothermal AnalysisRequirements ManagementSystem DesignIntegrationHigh-Temperature MaterialsComposite Manufacturing ProcessesMissile Mechanism Integration

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Advanced Project Management ToolsTechnical ProposalsProgram Cost Management

Certifications & Qualifications

International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certification

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseFlight Vehicle DevelopmentDynamic PressureAerodynamic HeatingHigh-Temperature OperationsStatic Load TestingDynamic Vibration TestingControl Surface TestingGovernment Milestone Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage project activities throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery
Direct structural architecture, detail design, finite element analysis (FEA), and aerothermal analysis for missile bodies, control surfaces, and internal mounting structures
Lead material selection and trade studies for severe flight environments involving high dynamic pressure, aerodynamic heating, and high-temperature operations
Partner with Propulsion, GNC/Actuation, and Mass Properties IPTs to ensure OML fidelity, structural margins, aeroelastic stability, and volume allocations
Plan and direct structural test campaigns, including static load, dynamic vibration/shock, thermal-structural, and control surface/mechanism deployment testing
Lead airframe technical content for formal government milestone reviews
Interface with internal teams and external customers to ensure successful project execution
Travel occasionally to customer or field locations as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
10+ years' experience in engineering roles
At least 2+ years in a leadership role
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practice
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team
Detailed understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration
Experience in structural, mechanical, or airframe design and analysis on flight vehicle development programs
Ability to obtain and maintain United States Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship status is required
4–6 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience preferred
Experience with advanced project management tools and methodologies preferred
In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations preferred
Experience leading a multi-disciplinary design and development team and communicating with program management and customers preferred
Familiarity with project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management preferred
Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting preferred
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions and test procedure preferred
Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standard preferred
Direct experience with supersonic missile airframe structures, aero-thermo-elastic analysis (flutter/divergence), and flight load generation preferred
Experience with high-temperature materials and composite manufacturing processes preferred
Experience with missile mechanism integration preferred
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry preferred
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally
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