Senior Project Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation

full-time

Posted on: 9/22/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado

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💰 $189,762 - $260,922 per year

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About the role

Perform clean-sheet design of novel data and control systems architectures.
Conduct systems engineering, design, integration, modification, testing, and troubleshooting on avionics and test instrumentation systems.
Define, design, implement, and verify test data and sensor requirements for developmental prototypes.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RF systems, including VHF communications, ADS-B, GPS, and flight test telemetry systems.
Rapidly design and prototype RF spectrum analyzers and other test tools to resolve technical issues.
Conduct penetration testing and cybersecurity analysis on aircraft systems, developing and implementing novel test protocols.
Interface with US Government customers and industry partners, leading design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
Present technical findings and program updates to senior management and stakeholders.
Monitor the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, manage schedules, prepare status reports, review and control status of project programs and budgets, and guide and lead teams in issue identification, resolution and contingency planning.

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field of study
Typically, 12+ years of progressive 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
Extensive experience in aerospace systems engineering, technical program management, and RF systems
Proven leadership in managing large, multidisciplinary teams and high-budget projects
Demonstrated expertise in avionics, instrumentation, and systems integration
Proficiency in designing and integrating complex RF systems and data acquisition systems
Experience with C++, Java, Python, and Linux operating systems
Familiarity with cybersecurity and penetration testing methodologies
CISSP, CEH, PMP
DAWIA Test & Evaluation Level III, DAWIA Program Management Level III
An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship status is required
Ability to travel as required to support program needs and customer engagements
Typically 6-8 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience (preferred)
Familiarity with preparation and development of project estimates, technical proposals, and program cost and schedule management (preferred)
Experience or certification in INCOSE standard (preferred)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedure (preferred)