Sr. Project Engineer - Interiors
Sierra Nevada CorporationAbout the role
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.
We are seeking a Senior Project Engineering Manager with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or Systems engineering or related field. In this challenging, fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to design and create the most groundbreaking aerospace and defense technologies - those that exist today and those that will shape tomorrow.What to look forward to:
Are you looking to use your engineering capabilities, project management and collective skills in your next position? We could use your expertise on our team! We are innovators on a mission to unify, explore and inspire.
As a Sr Project Engineering Manager, you'll assist in developing and implementing the strategy for multiple integrated plans for product development including coordinating activities throughout the product lifecycle from design concept phase to release. You will monitor the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with external customers or field-based employees on technical matters, as needed. You'll also review, manage, proactively challenge, and control status of project programs and budgets, manage schedules and prepare status reports, and guide and lead teams in achieving the goals of the program including issue identification, resolution and contingency planning.
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 (C4ISR) 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. Learn more about IAS
Here’s what you can expect:
- Generous paid time off and flex time
- Friendly and talented colleagues
- Exclusive SNC company events
- Free to use fitness center on-site
- State-of-the-art coffee house
- Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options
- Leadership and development training
- SNC Mentorship Program
- Education reimbursement
- Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout
- Access to walking and biking trails
As Sr Project Engineer Manager, you will utilize your skills and expertise to support the execution of the SAOC program being directly responsible for leading of team for technical execution, leadership, guidance, and oversight for our Air Vehicle Interiors Integrated Product Team (IPT) including responsibility throughout the product lifecycle from design concept, technical reviews (PDR/CDR), and integration and test activities. These IPT responsibilities will include development of system requirements and modification of airborne subsystems. The Interiors Subsystems IPT leader will be responsible for managing the design, development, integration and testing of a complete commercial aircraft interior into the SAOC airframe.
You will be responsible for overall technical direction of the Air Vehicle Interiors Integrated Product Team working closely with the Program Manager leading the IPT as well as the program Air Vehicle IPT Chief Engineer, your technical leads, and the other Chief Engineers in the program.
You will ensure program and company processes are adhered to ensure consistency, quality, and safety across the technical team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining customer technical relationship with key c
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