Aerospace Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC in Lone Tree, CO seeks an Aerospace Engineer III to lead complex aerospace projects, provide technical expertise, and mentor junior engineers in the ISR/Aviation sector.

You will drive design, analysis, testing, and documentation, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and manage timelines while ensuring quality and compliance with DoD security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools such as CFD simulations and FEA.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced aerospace components and systems.
• Conduct and oversee extensive analysis and testing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Review and approve technical documentation and reports.
• Lead design reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Manage project timelines and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Skills

CFD simulations

FEA

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

StarCCM+

CFD++

FEA

Job description

In office

Lone Tree, CO

Full time

R0030844

Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an Aerospace Engineer III, you will lead complex engineering projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers. You will play a critical role in the innovation and development of advanced aerospace systems.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of advanced aerospace components and systems.

• Conduct and oversee extensive analysis and testing.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

• Review and approve technical documentation and reports.

• Lead design reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.

• Manage project timelines and resources effectively.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.

• 6+ years of relevant experience.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

• Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.

• Certification in Project Management.

• Exposure to Engineering Simulation such Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis using tools such as StarCCM+ or CFD++.

• Understanding of aircraft external loads, 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 snd 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: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. 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.

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 defence 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.