Mechanical Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design, develop, test, and certify complex mechanical systems for aerospace and defense. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and quality, using CAD and CAE tools, and to prepare technical documentation.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. Hybrid work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience or related role.
• Proficient understanding of mechanical design principles and CAD/CAE tools.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design teams and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for defense applications.
• Conduct analyses and simulations to validate and optimize designs.
• Generate engineering drawings for fabrication and integration.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to integrate designs into systems.
• Ensure designs meet standards and program requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Problem solving

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAE tools

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Job description

Do you enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems? Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and certification of complex mechanical systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that mechanical designs meet stringent performance and quality standards.

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

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for ground-based defense applications
• Conduct detailed analyses and simulations to validate and optimize designs
• Generate engineering drawings for part fabrication and system integration
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to integrate mechanical designs into overall systems
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and program requirements

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficient understanding of mechanical design principles and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Practical Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Clear communication of information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes
• Knowledge of environmental requirements for components utilized in ground vehicle and support equipment platforms
• Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Experience providing technical guidance to a diverse team of engineers on issues related to mechanical engineering
• Experience with manufacturing, production, and product support to include disposition of engineering non-conformances
• Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations
• Experience with ruggedized or armored vehicles
• Experience designing for Full Rate Production
• Experience with welded structures and design; applying and interpreting weld symbols per AWS D1 for steel materials.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop mechanical designs
• Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management
• Ability to understand technical documents, designs and test reports.

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: $86,141.20 - $118,444.15. 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