Sr Project Engineering Manager - Training Systems

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 .

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.

Here’s what you can expect :

• Generous paid time off and flex time
• Friendly and talented colleagues
• Exclusive SNC company events
• Leadership and development training
• SNC Mentorship Program
• Education reimbursement
• Additional location specific amenities :
• Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout
• Free to use fitness center on-site
• State-of-the-art coffee house
• Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options
• Access to walking and biking trails

Must-haves :

• Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of study and typically 12 or more years of technical 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

Preferred :

• 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
• 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

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.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and .

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.

S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.

S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation.

We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.

If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.

Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.