Military Fellowship Program: Manufacturing Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 64,853 - 89,173; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit package

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

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Hagerstown, Maryland is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Military Fellowship Program. This position requires active duty military service members and involves designing, developing, and testing innovative products.

The ideal candidate must hold a relevant Bachelor of Science degree and be eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program. The role offers a competitive salary range of $64,853.15 to $89,173.08, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Currently serving as active duty military and eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Typically 0-2 years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Ability to obtain a United States Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve products and services.
• Consult with teams to develop efficient production means and high-quality outputs.
• Review engineering designs for producibility and develop necessary tooling.

Skills

Computer Aided Engineering tools

Engineering principles and practices

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering discipline

Job description

Program Overview

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work. NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military. At SNC, you will work in multidisciplinary teams to bring concept of operations to fruition to further our customers’ mission objectives. You will work both independently and as part of a team. As a manufacturing 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 to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll consult with program management, design engineers, quality, and production teams in order to develop the most efficient and cost effective means of producing our products at the highest level of quality possible. Your technical duties involve reviewing engineering designs for producibility and the development of tooling and fixtures, work instructions, production process and procedures. You will be involved in the application of manufacturing technologies and industry best practices during the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn‑key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities

At SNC you will work both independently and as part of a team. Your responsibilities include researching, designing, developing, testing, certifying, deploying and improving cutting‑edge products and services. You will consult with program management, design engineers, quality and production teams to develop efficient and cost‑effective means of producing our products at the highest level of quality. You will review engineering designs for producibility, develop tooling and fixtures, work instructions, production process and procedures, and apply manufacturing technologies and industry best practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program


• Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering discipline and typically 0‑2 years of relevant experience


• Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools


• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices


• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams


• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications – Preferred

• Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5


• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry


• Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model‑based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes


• Familiarity with work instruction/traveler development


• Participation in dispositions of Non‑Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB)


• Experience with new product introduction and transition to production


• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems

Salary and Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $64,853.15 – $89,173.08. Salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as key skills, 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

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.