Aerospace Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp is seeking an Aerospace Engineer II to independently contribute to development and testing of aerospace products. You will design components, run CFD analyses, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure performance and safety. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering and 2+ years of experience, with a Master’s preferred.

This position operates in a hybrid environment with travel up to 10% and requires a Secret U.S. clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Familiarity with engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with CFD tools and multi-disciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aerospace components and systems with minimal supervision.
• Conduct detailed analysis and testing to ensure performance and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
• Generate and review technical documentation and reports.
• Lead design reviews and ensure milestones are met.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements.

Skills

Aerospace design

CFD simulations

Engineering analysis

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

StarCCM+

CFD software

Job description

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 II, you will independently contribute to the development and testing of aerospace products and systems. You will be responsible for more complex tasks and play a key role in ensuring project success.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop aerospace components and systems with minimal supervision.
• Conduct detailed analysis and testing to ensure product performance and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
• Generate and review technical documentation and reports.
• Participate in and lead design reviews.
• Ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Engineering tools such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with advanced simulation tools and software.
• Exposure to Engineering Simulation such Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis using tools such as StarCCM+.
• Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraft performance.
• 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.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Work in an office or hybrid environment.

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:

$99,062.38 - $136,210.77. 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 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.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.