Project Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Project Engineer I supporting planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects for aerospace and defense. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver timely project milestones.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timePlano • Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, coordination, and execution of the engineering aspects of product development projects.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Manage schedules and assist with technical matters.
Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Provide technical support to project teams and interface with external customers or field-based employees as needed.
Prepare and distribute regular status reports on project progress, highlighting key achievements and potential issues.
Identify and document potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation plans.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and meeting minutes.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
8+ years' experience in engineering roles.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team.
Basic understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
2-4 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience preferred.
Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering principlesrequirements managementsystem designintegrationproject managementtechnical proposalscost managementschedule managementtechnical drawings interpretationtest procedures

Soft Skills

planningcoordinationcommunicationleadershiprisk managementcollaborationproblem-solvingdocumentationtime managementcustomer interface

Certifications

INCOSE certification