Aerospace Engineer II (Certification)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

SNC is hiring an Aerospace Engineer II to support certification and airworthiness efforts for RAPCON-X and future airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms. The role contributes to transitioning advanced aircraft and mission systems from prototype development to operational use by supporting aircraft certification, airworthiness compliance, flight-test approvals, engineering authorization, and engagement with regulatory and military certification stakeholders. Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, flight-test organizations, program management, subject matter experts, and certifying authorities, the engineer will develop certification plans and compliance documentation, identify certification issues, and propose solutions. The work supports highly integrated aircraft systems, mission equipment, and ISR payloads. The position is within SNC’s Mission Solutions and Technologies business area, which provides command-and-control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to government, commercial, and international customers. The role is performed in an office or hybrid environment, requires working at a computer for extended periods, and may involve occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and travel of up to 10%. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
At least 2 years of relevant experience, unless substituted by a higher-level relevant degree.
Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Familiarity with computer-aided engineering tools such as computational fluid dynamics simulations.
Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Basic awareness of the certification planning process, including developing certification plans, establishing a certification basis, proposing methods of compliance, and proposing compliance artifacts.
Background in the aerospace and/or defense industry.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
May be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Background in project management.
Comfort reviewing information from engineering disciplines outside the candidate’s specialty.
Prior experience with FAA certification standards (14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, or 29) and/or military certification programs (MIL-HDBK-516).
Experience coordinating certification approvals with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office, ODA organizations, Delegated Engineering Representatives or Unit Members, or other certifying authorities.
Experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
Familiarity with aircraft flight test.