Mass Properties Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Lone Tree, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Mass Properties Engineer III, you will lead complex mass properties projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers. You will play a critical role in ensuring the success of aerospace systems by delivering accurate and reliable mass properties data. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• General knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Exposure to Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
• Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military.

Responsibilities

• Lead the calculation and analysis of mass properties for advanced aerospace systems.
• Develop and validate mass properties models and simulations.
• Inventory and weigh aircraft.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Review and approve mass properties documentation and reports.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Manage project timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate mass properties into broader project goals.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees