Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Ground Segment Lead

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! We are innovators on a mission to unify, explore and inspire. As a Sr Project Engineering Manager, you'll assist in developing and implementing integrated plans for product development including coordinating activities throughout the product lifecycle from design concept phase to release. You will monitor the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with external customers or field-based employees on technical matters, as needed. You'll also review, manage, proactively challenge, and control status of project programs and budgets, manage schedules and prepare status reports, and guide and lead teams in achieving the goals of the program including issue identification, resolution and contingency planning.Candidates should consider this position for employment with Sierra Space (https://www.sierraspace.com). This position is for interim employment under Sierra Nevada Corporation, then employment will transition to Sierra Space in the near term, as part of a strategic business partnership.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. Learn more about IAS The Ground Segment Lead will be responsible for leading a diverse team of engineers to develop operational ground capabilities to for National Security space programs within the National Security Solutions (NSS) sector of Sierra Space.  The Ground Segment Lead will have oversight and responsibility of cost, schedule and technical planning and execution for all Ground Segment scope. The Ground Segment Lead will be responsible for design, development and integration of ground command and control software, hardware, facilities and required infrastructure to support NSS missions and platforms.  The Ground Segment Lead will act as both technical and project leader within NSS for the Ground Segment scope. Job duties will include:Setting Ground Segment strategies and vision in alignment with program cost and schedule targets.Performing project planning and ensuring quality execution of work for the Ground Segment team.Acting as the Ground Segment focal point for internal, supplier and customer leadership.Building key relationships and interfaces with ground platform, infrastructure and service providers.Providing technical expertise and mentorship while hiring, training, and managing a team of 10-20 engineers for novel systems development efforts.Delivering on key developmental milestones for an ambitious and exciting timetable of events in the National Security sector.Must-haves:Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with 10+ years of experience in Aerospace ground systems development.Progressive technical leadership experience, including typically 5 or more years of experience in a technical leadership role.Demonstrated technical expertise in ground control hardware and software design for space mission applications.Familiarity with modern C3 (Command, Control and Communications) infrastructure for space systems, including Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Antenna-as-a-Service (AaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), especially those that leverage DoD infrastructure, such as SCN and GC3.Experience in technical project cost estimation, writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Cost or Control Account Management (CAM), with thorough understanding and expertise of Earned Value Management (EVMS).Experience developing formal documentation for technical and contractual needs, such as technical reports and specifications, configuration documents and statements of work.Demonstrated ability to work and communicate seamlessly with management, technical engineers, customers and subcontractor stakeholders.Superb presentation skills with presentation experience to senior decision making and technical audiences.Mastery of the ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situationsBackground in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility requiredPreferred:Master’s degree or higher in related field of study.Experience across all phases of the prime-item development lifecycle, from capture through design, implementation and test.Experience planning and managing to discrete task Integrated Master Schedules with resource loading.Experience in Space Systems mission and/or support operations, especially in National Security applications.Thorough knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices, including systems design, technical baseline management, systems integration, technical risk management, Verification and Validation (V&V), and system certification.Familiarity with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab and SysML.​IMPORTANT NOTICE:This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.  The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.  At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNCReferral Bonus:$1,500Estimated Starting Salary Range: $159,430.15 - $219,216.46Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.