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Project Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation
Miamisburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Feb 2026

About the role

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! As a Project Engineer II you will be responsible for managing project activities throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery. This role requires a strong technical background, project management skills, and the ability to interface with both internal teams and external customers to ensure successful project execution.

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.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Technical Oversight

Provide technical oversight and guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Customer Interface

Act as a primary point of contact for external customers on technical matters, ensuring their requirements are met.
Status Reporting

Prepare comprehensive status reports, including progress updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Issue Resolution

Identify project issues, develop resolution plans, and implement contingency strategies.
Continuous Improvement

Proactively seek opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management.
Risk Management

Develop and manage risk identification, documentation, and mitigation planning.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

  • 8+ 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • 4-6 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience.

  • 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.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

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