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Project Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation · Plano, TX
Full-timeTechnologySenior$111,000–$150,000/yr
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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. 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](https://www.sncorp.com/capabilities/nc3-systems/). 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. **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. - Support preparation of technical review artifacts (PDR, CDR, TIMs, weekly IPT reviews). - Support Mission Systems COMMS IPT execution by coordinating technical inputs, schedules, risks, and dependencies across other teams 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. - 10+ years' experience in engineering roles with at least 2+ years in a leadership role. - Strong RF engineering background with experience in RF system architecture and onsite analysis. - 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 with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Control Account Manager (CAM) duties. - Experience leading a multi-disciplinary design and development team and communicat…

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$111,000 – $150,000/yr
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Project ManagementCommunicationLeadershipSecurity

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