Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

snc

Lone Tree (CO)

Hybrid

USD 108,000 - 149,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SNC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of advanced mechanical systems for aerospace and defense applications in a hybrid office environment in Lone Tree, CO. You will mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional integration across ISR, aviation, and security programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of related experience, with strong CAD/CAE proficiency and GD&T knowledge. U.S.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required; higher degree may substitute for experience.
  • 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience with advanced CAD/CAE tooling.
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary design teams and aerospace/defense context.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of advanced mechanical systems and components.
  • Perform complex analyses and simulations to validate and optimize designs.
  • Develop and oversee detailed test plans and procedures.
  • Review and approve technical documentation and reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Review production non-conformances and develop customer solutions; participate in CCB.

Skills

Mechanical design principles
CAD/CAE tools
Multi-disciplinary teams
Mentoring
Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software
CAE tools

Job description

SNC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of advanced mechanical systems for aerospace and defense applications in a hybrid office environment in Lone Tree, CO. You will mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional integration across ISR, aviation, and security programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of related experience, with strong CAD/CAE proficiency and GD&T knowledge. U.S.

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