Sr Project Engineer

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for programs stemming from the RAPCON‑X prototype.
• Coordinate cross‑functional engineering and integration activities supporting next‑gen IRS Platform development and prototype-to-production transitions.

• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams maturing RAPCON‑X-derived capabilities into operational program baselines.
• Oversee engineering analysis, system integration, and design maturity of next‑generation IRS subsystems.

• Serve as a key technical point of contact for external customers engaged in follow‑on RAPCON‑X programs.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering tasks and clearly communicate system decisions, progress, and impacts.

• Prepare detailed technical and program status reports, including progress updates, risk assessments, and system integration insights.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to both internal stakeholders and external program partners.

• Identify issues related to design integration, prototype maturation, or system performance.
• Develop resolution plans, coordinate engineering investigations, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Seek opportunities to improve engineering processes and strengthen execution across RAPCON‑X‑derived programs.
• Implement best practices in system design, integration, modeling, and engineering workflow optimization.

• Support risk identification, documentation, and mitigation planning across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Track technical risks impacting schedule, cost, and performance as systems progress from prototype to production maturity.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years experience in engineering roles with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development team.
• Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, system design, and integration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain United States Top Secret security clearance

• 6-8 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 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.
• Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standard.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

• Occasional travel to customer or field locations may be required.
• Ability to work primarily in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Hand and finger dexterity for computer use.
• Capability to work in potentially hazardous environments when visiting project sites.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

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 more.

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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!

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