Aerospace Engineer II - Propulsion

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.

Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an aerospace engineer, specializing in propulsion, you will be involved in the research, design, development, test, certification, deployment and improvements of cutting edge products and services for propulsion systems on our aircraft. You'll develop the master plans, complex systems, analyses, and tools required to maintain the economic service life of the propulsion systems. Your technical duties involve supporting the design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle, as well full integration into the operations and sustainment of the product.

Responsibilities

• Develop, mature, and maintain the processes and analyses of the propulsion system integrity program
• Develop and maintain system requirements, architectures, and designs in alignment with customer needs
• Coordinate with powerplant OEMs to ensure the requirements of propulsion system integrity are met
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential technical challenges
• Prepare and present technical reports and status updates to senior management and customers
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Support testing and demonstration efforts

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Familiarity in Numerical Computation environments, such as MATLAB
• Familiarity with turbine engines and propulsion system installations
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with Computer Aided Engineering tools and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Exposure to Engineering Simulation such Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis using tools such as StarCCM or CFD++
• Understanding of aircraft performance and stability and control
• Familiarity with wind tunnel and aircraft flight test
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Understanding of system-level static and dynamic modeling and simulation
• Exposure to aircraft stability principles and control system design and analysis
• Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-3024 / MIL-HDBK-1783 / JSSG-2007 / MIL-HDBK-514
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to audiences including technical, program management, operators, maintainers, customers, and subcontractors
• Prior experience in developing and/or executing an engine monitoring program

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 SNC

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. 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 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 the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret 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.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.