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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 (https://www.sncorp.com/capabilities/nc3-systems/) .

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field. In this challenging, fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to design and create the most groundbreaking aerospace and defense technologies - those that exist today and those that will shape tomorrow.

What to look forward to:

Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an aerospace engineer, you will research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft . You'll develop complex aerodynamic components, structures, and systems. Your technical duties involve the design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle. Aerospace engineers are responsible for generating external loads, aircraft performance estimates, stability and control assessments, and other efforts that involve fluid dynamics analysis through the use of handbook methods, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and/or test data reduction (flight test data and wind tunnel data).

Here's What You Can Expect:

+ Generous paid time off and flex time

+ Friendly and talented colleagues

+ Exclusive SNC company events

+ Leadership and development training

+ SNC Mentorship Program

+ Education reimbursement

Additional Location Specific Amenities:

+ Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout

+ Free to use fitness center on-site

+ State-of-the-art coffee house

+ Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options

+ Access to walking and biking trails

Responsibilities

+ You will be responsible for completing aerodynamic assessments of a large aircraft modification using a variety of methods to show compliance to 14 CFR Part 25 standards.

+ You will ensure data suitability and quality throughout the analysis process by being attentive to detail and coordinating regular peer reviews.

+ You will coordinate tasking with your immediate supervisor and interface with other engineers, leaders, and/or customers as required.

+ You will be a team player and look to advance the mission of the program in creative ways.

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

+ Ability to generate MATLAB and/or Python code

+ Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices

+ Familiarity with Computer Aided Engineering tools and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

+ Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ Exposure to Engineering Simulation such Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis using tools such as Star-CCM+ in the High Performance Computing (HPC) Linux environment

+ Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraftperformance and stability and control for 14 CFR Part 25 programs

+ 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

+ Knowledge of software development best practices (source control, build pipelines)

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 (https://www.sncorp.com/who-we-are/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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

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. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

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.