Sierra Nevada Corporation Inc is seeking a Sr. Director of Project Engineering to lead the development and standardization of engineering functions across the organization. This role demands extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industry, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills to drive continuous improvement and technical excellence
Job Summary
The Sr. Director serves as the enterprise-wide leader responsible for developing and advancing Project Engineering and Chief Engineering functions across the organization.
This role directly leads Functional Managers, Technical Fellows, and senior experts while driving the company's Engineering AI priorities and implementation strategy.
SNC offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, and tuition reimbursement.
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Sierra Nevada Corporation Inc is seeking a Sr. Director of Project Engineering to lead the development and standardization of engineering functions across the organization. This role demands extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industry, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills to drive continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Salary
Base: $254,731.83 - $350,256.28; Bonus: Annual incentive pay based on performance; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks PTO, tuition reimbursement
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
16+ years aerospace engineering experience
10+ years technical leadership roles
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline
Top Secret security clearance eligibility
US citizenship required
Nice-to-have
Master's degree in Engineering or Management
Experience with digital engineering and AI/ML tools
Lean Six Sigma or Agile certifications
Background in program recovery and risk burn-down
Fluency in multiple engineering domains
Key Requirements
16+ years in Aerospace & Defense industry
10+ years in Chief Engineer or Functional Manager roles
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering