Mechanical Engineer II

D.O.M. magazine; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, certify, and deploy advanced mechanical systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will help conceptualize complex structures and participate in end-to-end product lifecycles within a rapid, agile environment.

The role requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance and experience with multidisciplinary teams. SNC offers comprehensive benefits and a challenging mission focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Typically 2+ years of relevant experience; higher education may substitute.
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with computer aided engineering tools; GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical structures and systems across the product lifecycle.
• Research, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting-edge mechanical products.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary design and development teams; ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design experience

Team collaboration

Top Secret clearance eligibility

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

FEM/ CFD / Thermal Analysis

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 enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems? Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. Our Mechanical engineers 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 to orbital and space exploration systems. Youll conceptualize and deliver complex mechanical structures and systems and your technical duties include the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

• Bachelors of Sciencedegree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
• Typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Practical Knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
• Familiarityworking in multi-disciplinary designand development teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain United States Top Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD T) per ASME Y14.5
• Understandingof Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis
• Backgroundin the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• 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

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

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package.

• medical
• dental
• 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 Top 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.

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