Mechanical Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Folsom, CA

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer II designs, develops, tests, and certifies complex mechanical systems for aerospace and defense applications. The role works with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet stringent performance and quality standards, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. It is part of the Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area, which provides command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

The position applies systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to mechanical design and requires communicating technical information, specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management. It involves extended computer use, and occasional travel may be required. Work may be performed in an office or hybrid environment. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance-dependent role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role, unless substituted by a higher-level relevant degree.
• Proficient understanding of mechanical design principles and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Familiarity working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance-dependent position.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate technical information, design specifications, and project updates clearly.
• Ability to understand technical documents, designs, and test reports.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, material and hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements for components used in aircraft and space applications.
• Experience providing technical guidance to a diverse team of engineers on mechanical engineering issues.
• Experience with manufacturing, production, and product support, including disposition of engineering non-conformances.
• Familiarity with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for aerospace and defense applications.
• Conduct detailed analyses and simulations to validate and optimize designs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs into overall systems.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop mechanical designs.
• Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Understand technical documents, designs, and test reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level