Project Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePlano • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management throughout the product lifecycle, including risk management, technical oversight, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in engineering principles, requirements management, and leading multi-disciplinary teams in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementRisk ManagementEarned Value Management System (EVMS)Technical OversightAerospace and Defense Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Engineering PrinciplesRequirements ManagementSystem DesignIntegrationTechnical Drawing InterpretationProject PlanningBudget ManagementContingency PlanningTechnical Proposal DevelopmentBaseline Definition

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Advanced Project Management ToolsTechnical Review ArtifactsIntegrated Trade Studies

Certifications & Qualifications

International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) CertificationTop Secret with SCI Eligibility U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseMulti-Disciplinary DesignProgram ManagementTechnical Oversight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage project activities throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery
Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
Provide technical oversight and guidance to project teams
Support preparation of technical review artifacts, including PDR, CDR, TIMs, and weekly IPT reviews
Support Mission Systems COMMS IPT execution by coordinating technical inputs, schedules, risks, and dependencies across teams
Act as a primary point of contact for external customers on technical matters
Prepare comprehensive status reports with progress updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
Identify project issues, develop resolution plans, and implement contingency strategies
Seek process improvements and implement project management best practices
Develop and manage risk identification, documentation, and mitigation planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
10+ years' experience in engineering roles with 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 with advanced project management tools and methodologies
In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Control Account Manager (CAM) duties
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 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
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
Current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship status is required

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