Principal Mass Properties Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Dayton, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Mass Properties Engineer, you will be a leading expert and visionary in the mass properties field, driving the strategic direction of engineering projects and innovation within the company. You will influence industry standards and mentor senior engineers. 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. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
14+ years of relevant experience.
Extensive experience in advanced mechanical design and analysis principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Advanced experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Deep knowledge of SAWE.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required.

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, and fundamentals of flight mechanics.
Practices RP-7 and RP-8.
Experience with aircraft weighing and associated forms and charts.
Familiarity with Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) for military programs.
Prior mass properties team leadership experience.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and development of advanced mass properties technologies.
Inventory and weigh aircraft.
Provide visionary leadership and technical direction across multiple projects.
Represent the company at industry conferences and in technical forums.
Mentor senior engineers and develop technical talent within the organization.
Establish and influence industry standards and best practices.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering goals with business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation across engineering functions.