Sr Mass Properties Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vandalia, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Senior Mass Properties Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority in mass properties, overseeing multiple projects and driving innovation. You will mentor engineering teams and ensure the integration of mass properties data into the design and development of aerospace systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of relevant experience.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
May require lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
May be required to occasionally climb stairs or ladders.
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.
Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

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.