Principal Aerospace Engineer & Strategic Innovator

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 165.000 - 227.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, Colorado, is seeking a Principal Aerospace Engineer to shape the strategic direction of advanced aerospace programs. You will lead a team of engineers, set technical vision, and represent SNC at industry forums.

The role requires 14+ years in aerospace, a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, expertise in CFD and aero analysis, and strong leadership across multi-disciplinary teams. A higher degree is a plus, and hybrid office work is supported.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 14+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Extensive experience in advanced aerodynamic analysis principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Thorough understanding of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic planning and development of advanced aerospace technologies.
• Provide visionary leadership and technical direction across multiple projects.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and in technical forums.
• Establish and influence industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering goals with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across engineering functions.
• Mentor senior engineers and develop technical talent within the organization.
• Provide people leadership for a small team of engineers, including performance management, development planning, recognition, and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Kenntnisse

Aerospace engineering

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CFD

Jobbeschreibung

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, Colorado, is seeking a Principal Aerospace Engineer to shape the strategic direction of advanced aerospace programs. You will lead a team of engineers, set technical vision, and represent SNC at industry forums.

The role requires 14+ years in aerospace, a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, expertise in CFD and aero analysis, and strong leadership across multi-disciplinary teams. A higher degree is a plus, and hybrid office work is supported.