Jobs at Sierra Nevada Corp

Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of advanced mechanical systems for aerospace and defense. Perform complex analyses and simulations, develop and execute test plans, review technical documentation, integrate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers while managing multiple projects.

Lead configuration management for complex aerospace engineering and manufacturing products using PLM. Ensure accurate product data, perform audits, manage change processes, prepare product structure documentation, collaborate with executives and engineering teams, maintain records, and implement process improvements to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

Manage and control complex engineering and manufacturing product configurations using PLM. Maintain product data, parts and BOMs, perform audits, support change management, coordinate documentation, collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, and implement process improvements to ensure compliance with customer, company, and industry standards.

Lead complex mechanical engineering projects for ISR/aviation systems, perform analyses and simulations, mentor junior engineers, prepare technical documentation, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure design, manufacturing, and performance standards are met.

Lead design and execution of enterprise Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)/Integrated Business Planning (IBP). Build cross-functional governance, data integration, analytics, and change leadership to align demand, supply, capacity, and financial outcomes. Drive scenario planning, performance metrics, executive forums, and adoption of advanced planning and BI tools to improve forecast accuracy, agility, and program execution.

Manage receipt, storage, issuance, and maintenance of tools and equipment; maintain inventory accuracy; stage and move kits; coordinate with planners, materials, and schedulers; run reports; mentor junior staff; perform basic repairs and ensure safety compliance in a hangar environment.

Manage receipt, storage, issuance, inspection, maintenance, and disposal of tools and equipment; maintain inventory accuracy; assist with advanced repairs; train junior staff; ensure safety compliance and timely tool availability to support operations.

Manage engineering projects across the product lifecycle: develop schedules, budgets and plans; provide technical oversight of RF and mission systems integration; prepare PDR/CDR/TIM artifacts; coordinate COMMS IPT inputs; act as customer technical lead; produce status/risk reports; resolve issues and implement mitigation; and drive continuous process improvements to meet program requirements and delivery milestones.

Lead FP&A activities for the Mission Solutions and Technologies business area, delivering advanced analytics, overhead and G&A planning, forecasting, complex financial modeling, variance analysis, and high-level reporting. Coordinate with subsidiaries and cross-functional teams, support month- and year-end close, guide strategic initiatives, and mentor junior analysts to drive financial performance and affordability.

Manage all programmatic and technical aspects of multiple mid‑TRL R&D projects, leading cross‑functional teams to deliver rapid prototypes and demonstrations. Serve as primary customer POC with DoW stakeholders, track technical execution, control cost/schedule/risk, prepare proposals, coordinate technical reviews, and support business operations to transition technologies toward operational capability.

Lead and oversee systems engineering for complex multi-domain ISR architectures: drive requirements engineering and traceability, systems integration, V&V, and MBSE; perform trade studies and system analyses; manage technical planning, baseline control, risk, and major lifecycle deliverables; mentor engineers and communicate with leadership and customers to ensure mission-aligned, high-quality system performance.

Manage complex project financial data for internal and external reporting. Prepare and analyze budgets, schedules, cost proposals, and forecasts. Perform cost variance and what-if analyses, maintain financial models, monitor contract work and baselines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present findings to management while ensuring policy and regulatory compliance.

Design, develop, and test prototype and preproduction software for aerospace applications. Integrate AI/ML outputs and automation, participate in rapid iteration, debug complex issues, conduct code reviews, and document code to support scaling and cross-functional collaboration.

Lead design, develop, and optimize complex aerospace software systems, build AI/ML-enabled prototypes, iterate rapidly, debug across environments, mentor junior engineers, define requirements, and integrate software with hardware in cross-functional teams.

Manage complex project financial data to support internal and external reporting. Prepare and analyze budgets, schedules, cost proposals, and conduct cost variance and what-if analyses. Maintain financial models, monitor contract work against baselines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present findings to stakeholders while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance.

Lead and mentor test engineering teams, plan and execute complex system-level testing across ISR/aviation mission equipment, develop testing methodologies, manage safety risk and V&V documentation, and coordinate stakeholders to ensure performance, reliability, and certification compliance.

Lead complex system-level test and integration efforts for ISR and aviation mission equipment. Develop and execute sophisticated test plans, mentor junior engineers, manage resources and subcontractors, perform V&V and safety risk mitigation, analyze test data, produce reports, and ensure compliance with industry certification standards across lab, hangar, and field environments.

Manage ISR/aviation projects from design through release and closeout. Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, allocate resources, interface with stakeholders, assist Control Account Managers with EVMS and EAC forecasting, track progress against milestones, prepare status reports, and adapt to changes. May serve as CAM on larger programs; role requires hybrid work, travel, and Top Secret clearance eligibility.

Lead complex aerospace engineering projects from inception to delivery, provide technical guidance, manage risks and stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, optimize processes, and ensure systems integration, requirements management, and schedule/cost alignment.

Lead system safety engineering for aerospace programs: perform qualitative and quantitative safety analyses (FHA, SSA), apply MIL-STD-882/ARP4761 and relevant AC guidance, oversee requirements, V&V, MBSE integration, communicate status to customers, mentor teams, and manage technical risk and lifecycle activities.