{"id":1934826,"url":"https://alion.io/job/spacenexus-project-engineer-iii-2","title":"Project Engineer III","company":{"id":2086894,"name":"SpaceNexus","domain":"spacenexus.us","url":"https://alion.io/company/spacenexus","size_band":"1-10","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Schema","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":11,"computed_at":"2026-10-12T06:55:09Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Louisville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":119064,"max":163713,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":163713},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":true},{"name":"Jira","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-05T12:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-05","last_verified_at":"2026-10-12T21:01:12Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"Sierra Space Careers:\nAt Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.\nSierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.\nOur success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.\nWe are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.\nAbout the Role\nThe Project Engineer role focuses on leading and executing technical projects supporting Sierra Space's System Integration Laboratory (SIL) engineering team, with responsibility spanning multiple SIL and FlatSat environments across the organization. This position ensures the successful integration, test, and operational readiness of flight-like and engineering hardware/software configurations, while driving innovation and continuous improvement across lab operations. This role requires a strong technical foundation, advanced systems/integration engineering expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams spanning engineering, test, program, manufacturing, and supplier organizations.\nThe role involves overseeing the design, development, configuration, and sustainment of System Integration Laboratory and FlatSat environments-including hardware/software test benches, simulators, facilities, and ground support equipment-ensuring each environment meets technical specifications, configuration control, and quality standards, as well as cost and schedule constraints. This role works closely with System Integration leadership on multi-lab project planning, prioritization, and execution, balancing competing program demands across shared SIL/FlatSat resources.\nIn this role, you will lead small cross-functional teams and projects across multiple SIL and FlatSat environments, effectively balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints while overseeing the design, development, build-up, and integration of lab infrastructure and test configurations. You will plan and execute facility builds and modifications, including layout, infrastructure upgrades, and reconfiguration of lab spaces to support evolving program and test needs, while also collaborating on build and maintenance plans for test equipment such as hardware/software test benches, simulators, and ground support equipment to ensure availability, calibration, and sustained operational readiness. You will serve as a key contributor to test configuration planning and execution, ensuring configurations meet technical specifications, interface requirements, and quality/configuration management standards across concurrent lab setups, and you will provide technical estimation support to develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for lab integration, test, facility, and sustainment activities.\nIn addition, you will conduct trade studies and lead technical evaluations related to lab architecture, test equipment, tool selection, and integration approaches, while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians supporting lab operations, integration, and test activities. You will manage supplier and vendor coordination for lab/test equipment by developing and managing Statements of Work (SOWs) and coordinating with contracts and quality teams on procurement, acceptance, and support agreements, and you will serve as liaison to Manufacturing and Planning teams, coordinating build schedules, resource availability, and hardware delivery to support lab and test timelines. You will also support Risk and Opportunity management across SIL/FlatSat projects, including risks related to lab availability, equipment readiness, facility constraints, and cross-program scheduling conflicts.\nFinally, you will communicate and coordinate across engineering, test, manufacturing, and program teams, delivering clear verbal and written communication of technical concepts, lab status, integration plans, and anomaly resolution to both technical and programmatic audiences. You will drive innovation and continuous improvement within the System Integration engineering team, including standardization of lab processes, tooling, and reusable test infrastructure across environments, and you will serve as the bridge between Engineering and Program offices to resolve conflicts and represent the voice of all stakeholders-including support functions, manufacturing, test teams, and customers-regarding SIL/FlatSat capability, availability, and performance.\nAbout You\nOur mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. 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.\nWe’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.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nRequires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +3 yrs experience).\nTypically, 5+ years of related experience.\nStrong technical foundation on which to build project/programmatic skills.\nAbility to lead small cross-functional teams and projects.\nAdvanced technical knowledge and expertise in the relevant engineering discipline.\nStrong project management skills, including the ability to lead technical teams and ensure projects are completed within budget and scheduling constraints.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.\nGeneral knowledge of two or more functional disciplines outside of engineering (e.g., supply chain, manufacturing, operations, program management).\nThorough knowledge and understanding of risk and opportunity management.\nExpertise in communicating and coordinating across engineering and functional teams.\nClear verbal and written communication of technical concepts, plans, and actions.\nThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nSolid understanding of spacecraft and ground network systems, including network hardware and software subsystems and components.\nPrior experience in project management activities.\nProfessional Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.\nExperience with systems engineering and integration.\nProficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets, Jira).\nExperience with 2D CAD software and engineering design tools.\nKnowledge of industry standards and regulations.\nExperience in product lifecycle management (PLM).\nFamiliarity with Agile and Lean methodologies.\nStrong analytical and decision-making skills.\nDemonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.\nCompensation :\nPay Range:\n$119,064.00 - $163,713.00\nYour actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.\nIMPORTANT NOTICE:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a 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.\nElevate Your Career\nAt Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.\nWe also offer 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, and more.\nSierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.\nApplication Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.\nPlease note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.\nSierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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