Project Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing project activities throughout the product lifecycle, with a strong focus on requirements management, systems engineering alignment, and technical guidance. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and implement process improvements in project management.

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Requirements ManagementProject ManagementSystems EngineeringTechnical LeadershipAerospace and Defense Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentTechnical Requirements DecompositionProject PlanningRisk ManagementVerification and ValidationTechnical Drawing InterpretationChange ControlCost and Schedule ManagementMulti-Disciplinary Team LeadershipProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

JamaAdvanced Project Management ToolsSystems Engineering Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

INCOSE CertificationSecret U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseEngineering PrinciplesRegulatory StandardsTechnical Proposals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage project activities throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery
Lead the development, decomposition, and management of technical requirements
Ensure traceability from customer needs through design, implementation, integration, and verification
Support development of requirement baselines in Jama, including accuracy, completeness, and change control
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and cross-functional teams to clarify requirement intent and maintain systems engineering alignment
Support verification approach to ensure requirements are testable
Provide authoritative technical guidance for requirements-related decisions
Review requirement changes and manage the Requirements Review Board
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets for requirements development, maturation, and verification
Serve as primary technical point of contact with external customers, subcontractors, and SAOC IPTs
Provide status updates on requirements maturity, compliance, risks, and verification progress
Communicate technical baseline changes and requirement implications
Identify and track requirement risks, gaps, and issues
Collaborate with engineering leads and project managers to manage risks across IPTs
Implement process improvements and best practices in project management
Enhance requirement development processes, tools, and workflows
Occasionally travel to customer or field locations

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 with advanced project management tools and methodologies
In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations
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
Current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship status is 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