Principal Mechanical Engineer - Instrumentation

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

9d•$165,010 - $226,889•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 Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide visionary leadership in mechanical engineering, driving innovative solutions for aerospace and defense applications. You will oversee critical projects, mentor senior engineers, and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making. 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.
14+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
Extensive experience in advanced mechanical design and analysis principles.
Demonstrated 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 understand technical documents, designs and test reports.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a related field.
Recognized contributions to the field of mechanical engineering with published research.
Recognized contributions to the field of mechanical engineering
Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
Experience in Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis
Experience 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
Experience with FAA , NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations
Occasional travel may be required.
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

Responsibilities

Lead the instrumentation effort from design to de-modification through requirements development, design, lab test, integration, and test operations support
Maintain, document, and control NIST standards for calibration and verification of measurement equipment.
Act as a technical liaison to the Engineering Manager
Lead strategic planning for mechanical engineering initiatives and projects.
Develop and implement innovative mechanical solutions.
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to senior engineers.
Oversee the execution of critical and complex mechanical engineering projects.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive engineering excellence.