Manufacturing Engineer III (Avionics)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

2d•$85,768 - $117,931•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative products and services? At Sierra Nevada Corporation, you will work in multidisciplinary teams to bring concept of operations to fruition and further our customers’ mission objectives. As a Manufacturing Engineer in our Hagerstown, MD location, you will play a critical role in our special mission aircraft efforts and help lead the way in developing next-generation Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. You will research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve cutting-edge products and services that range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft. Specifically, you will be instrumental in the development and enhancement of our special mission aircraft, ensuring they meet the unique needs and stringent requirements of our clients. Your responsibilities will include consulting with program management, design engineers, quality assurance, and production teams to develop the most efficient and cost-effective means of producing our products at the highest quality possible. You will review engineering designs for producibility and oversee all aspects of design conception through implementation. This includes the development of tooling and fixtures, work instructions, and production processes and procedures. Additionally, you will apply manufacturing technologies and industry best practices during the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that our special mission aircraft are built to the highest standards and performance criteria. Join us in Hagerstown, MD, where our facility is at the forefront of pioneering next-generation ISR platforms. Be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and innovation. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science degree in related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Familiarity with applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
Capability of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Experience with work instruction/traveler development
Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems
Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints
Experience in wiring, including installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems
Knowledge of assembling and installing connectors, harnesses, and other electronic components
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret 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.

Nice To Haves

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Aircraft Modification experience highly preferred
Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB)
Experience with new product introduction and transition to production
Experience with aircraft modification
Experience interacting with shop floor personal from project conception through implementation

Responsibilities

Consulting with program management, design engineers, quality assurance, and production teams to develop the most efficient and cost-effective means of producing our products at the highest quality possible.
Reviewing engineering designs for producibility and oversee all aspects of design conception through implementation.
Development of tooling and fixtures, work instructions, and production processes and procedures.
Applying manufacturing technologies and industry best practices during the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that our special mission aircraft are built to the highest standards and performance criteria.

Benefits

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

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