Mechanical Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Dayton, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems? Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. As a Mechanical Engineer III, you will lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of advanced mechanical systems for aerospace and defense applications. This role requires in-depth expertise in mechanical engineering and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 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 Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
Applying 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
Ability to understand technical documents, designs and test reports.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems and components.
Perform complex analyses and simulations to validate and optimize designs.
Develop and oversee the execution of detailed test plans and procedures.
Review and approve technical documentation and reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of mechanical systems.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.