Senior Project Engineer

Sierra Space

Louisville, United States Posted October 17, 2026

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On-site Full-time Senior
Salary Range

$143,700 - $197,608

Job Description

Join our team as a Senior Project Engineer, where you will lead and execute medium-sized technical projects, ensuring successful integration of engineering solutions and driving innovation within the team. You will oversee the design, development, and implementation of engineering projects, manage key programmatic functions, and interface with key customers and stakeholders. This role requires a strong technical foundation, extensive engineering expertise, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

  • Lead and execute medium-sized technical projects, ensuring successful integration of engineering solutions and driving innovation within the team.
  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of engineering projects, managing key programmatic functions, and ensuring projects meet technical specifications and quality standards.
  • Coordinate cross-functional initiatives between IT, Cyber, NetOps, and Software Teams for both Unclassified and Classified environments under the direction of the DevSecOps Manager.
  • We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission
  • We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement
  • Experience with project management tools (Jira, Big Picture, etc.)
  • Ability to translate technical concepts for different audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong understanding of IT operations, security principles, and software development
  • Adaptability in fast-paced, changing environments
  • Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
  • Experience with Agile and/or DevOps methodologies
  • 3-5 years of project management experience in technology environments
  • This role requires someone who can effectively bridge the gap between different technical teams while understanding the unique requirements and constraints of DevSecOps deployments
  • Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Required Skills
leadership cross-functional collaboration project management Jira attention to detail communication stakeholder management software development adaptability Agile DevOps problem solving conflict resolution
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