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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 2 days ago

Sr Project Engineer - Integrated Digital Environment

Lone Tree, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $261K/yr

12+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, specializing in innovative ISR and aviation systems. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee the development and maintenance of an integrated digital engineering platform, ensuring it meets security standards and aligns with project requirements.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, maintenance, optimization, and accreditation of the integrated digital engineering platform at all security levels

Ensure seamless integration of various engineering tools and systems within the digital environment

Ensure technical support, troubleshooting, user feedback gathering, bug reporting is available for platform users and key stakeholders

Work with other stakeholders to confirm integrity, accuracy, and security of data within engineering platform

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with project requirements and timelines

Develop, deliver, and host training programs to educate users on platform functionality and FAQs

Continuously evaluate and implement improvements to enhance platform availability, efficiency, and user experience

Ensure platform is compliant to CMMC standards, company policies, and program requirements

Monitor platform performance, availability, cost, usage and ensure clear reporting and data-driven decision-making

Ensure platform is operational within financial constraints of program

Liaise with software vendors and both internal and external service providers to manage licenses, support agreements, version updates, system updates, etc. in all security environments

Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive cost-effective and innovative solutions

Maintain comprehensive documentation of platform architecture, configuration, user guides, and support

Ensure alignment and synchronization of multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Collaborate with Cybersecurity, System Security, IT, System Administrators, Lab Managers, external subcontractor teams, government customers, etc. to ensure digital platform is implemented according to stakeholder requirements and schedules needs

Work with Program Manager and Staffing Manager to manage, obtain, and grow engineering talent required for program task execution

Work with Program Manager to identify risks and identify mitigation plans

Manage the engineering platform as a product, retaining awareness of all stages of the product development lifecycle and activities, including requirements definition, architecture development, agile planning, configuration management, delivery, integration, testing, sustainment, and more

Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and implementation teams to ensure digital thread is achieved within an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Qualification

Engineering principlesDigital Thread experienceSoftware developmentProgram managementAutomationConfiguration managementHigh-level programming languageAgile/Scrum methodologiesComputer Aided Engineering toolsCommunicationOrganizational skillsLeadership experienceCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of study

Typically, 12+ years of progressive technical experience, which includes 4+ years of management experience

Expert knowledge of engineering principles and practice

Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team

Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, system design, integration

Engineering leadership experience

Digital Thread experience

Digital program execution

Experience with large scale software development

Experience with automation and configuration management

Experience with software process automation with popular scripting languages

Experience developing code in at least one high-level programming language

Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral

Experience with concept and industry expectations of digital thread

Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Expertise in designing and implementing network structures and architectures

Experience in setting up server rooms

The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Experience with identifying and coordinating resources to ensure the required tools, processes, and training are available/effective and programs are staffed and supported to achieve success

Previous management experience; exposure to recruiting employees; assigning, directing, and evaluating their work; and overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence

Understanding of how to prepare project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages

Prior exposure to working successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision

Mission Operations experience, including GIS

Typically 6-8 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience

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

Previous experience building and developing a digital thread system

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

Professional Certification in Program Management International (PMI) and/or Program Management Professional (PMP)

Experience or certification in INCOSE standard

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Oversaw the establishment and integration of digital and physical server room environments

Familiar with the risk management framework (RMF)