Principal Stability and Control Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (Plano, TX) seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer to lead strategic aerospace technology efforts. You will guide multiple projects, mentor engineers, and help set technical standards across disciplines.

Ideal candidates have 14+ years of experience, a strong background in analysis and flight mechanics, and the ability to translate engineering goals into business outcomes. This is a high-impact, on-site role benefiting from SNC's resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering required.
• 14+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and development of advanced aerospace technologies.
• Provide visionary leadership and technical direction across projects.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and technical forums.
• Mentor senior engineers and develop technical talent.
• Establish industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with executives to align engineering goals with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across engineering functions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Strong problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering (preferred)

Tools

StarCCM+

CFD++

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 love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire.

Responsibilities

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. Mentor senior engineers and develop technical talent within the organization. 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field. 14+ years of relevant experience. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams. Experience generating stability and control data from DATCOM, Vortex Lattice Models(VLM), and/or other lower order methods prior to obtaining high-fidelity aerodynamic databases. Experience reducing wind tunnel data and flight test data to show compliance to handling characteristics regulatory guidance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Published research in relevant technical journals. 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. Exposure to wind tunnel and/or aircraft flight test. Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry. Understanding of system-level static and dynamic modeling and 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, and fundamentals of flight mechanics. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Benefits

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. 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.

Security Clearance

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.

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 defense 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.