Project Engineer II: Digital Thread Architect

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.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

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! As a Project Engineer II you will be responsible for managing project activities throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design concepts to final delivery. This role requires a strong technical background, project management skills, and the ability to interface with both internal teams and external customers to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

Digital Thread Architecture & Strategy

• Design and own the program's end-to-end digital thread architecture, defining how engineering data flows and is governed across the full product lifecycle.
• Develop the program's digital engineering integration strategy, identifying which tools must be connected, what data must flow between them, and in what direction.
• Evaluate emerging digital engineering tools and integration patterns; recommend adoption where they strengthen lifecycle traceability or data interoperability.

Tool Integration & Data Interoperability

• Architect and implement integration between PLM, MBSE/SysML, CAD, simulation, and manufacturing systems, including API design and middleware where needed.
• Coordinate with tool owners and vendors to resolve interoperability gaps and maintain stable, supportable integrations as tools are upgraded.
• Establish data exchange standards and formats so information moves cleanly between disciplines without manual re-entry or translation loss.

Requirements & Design Traceability

• Establish and maintain end-to-end traceability from requirements through MBSE models, design artifacts, manufacturing data, and test results.
• Define the traceability architecture that links requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, or equivalent) to MBSE models and downstream design data.
• Support change impact analysis by ensuring that a change anywhere in the thread can be traced to every dependent artifact.

Data Governance & Configuration Management

• Define and enforce data governance policy for the digital thread — authoritative source of truth, data ownership, and access control across tools.
• Establish configuration management practices for digital engineering data consistent with program CM policy and customer data rights requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation of the digital thread architecture, data lineage, and integration points for program and customer review.

Program Interface & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for digital thread and digital engineering integration matters with program management and government customers.
• Coordinate with the MBSE Engineer(s), systems engineering leads, and IT infrastructure to ensure the digital thread is properly hosted, secured, and supported.
• Present digital engineering maturity, integration status, and traceability posture at program reviews and customer technical interchange meetings.

Qualifications The Employee Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 10+ years' experience in engineering roles with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience integrating PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, or equivalent) with MBSE/SysML tools (Cameo Systems Modeler, Rhapsody, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience establishing requirements-to-design-to-test traceability across multiple connected engineering tools.
• Working knowledge of model-based systems engineering concepts and SysML, sufficient to architect around MBSE data rather than build models personally.
• Experience with data architecture, APIs, or integration middleware connecting engineering tools and systems.
• Familiarity with configuration management practices and data rights/access control for engineering data.
• Strong technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills, including the ability to present integration architecture to non-technical program leadership.

 Qualifications We Prefer

• 4-6 years relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
• Experience with advanced project management tools and methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• 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.
• Direct experience with Teamwork Cloud, Windchill, Cameo Systems Modeler, Jama, or 3DExperience.
• Familiarity with the DoD Digital Engineering Strategy and digital twin concepts as applied to a program-of-record environment.
• Experience in an Aerospace & Defense or other regulated program environment.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification.
• Familiarity with model-based engineering standards (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, UAF, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting ATO/RMF documentation for digital engineering tooling and data environments.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance or higher.
  
  

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $165,010.21 - $226,889.04. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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.

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.

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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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