Sr Aerospace Engineer - Aircraft Certification
Job Description
Position Overview
Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? As an Aerospace Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), you will research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve cutting-edge products and services—from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft and orbital exploration systems. You will assist in the development of components, structures, and systems while supporting the certification aspects of design, development, analysis, and testing. SNC is renowned for its innovation, customer-focused technology, and commitment to moving the American Dream forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve advanced aerospace products and services.
- Assist in the development of components, structures, and systems.
- Contribute to certification aspects including design, development, analysis, and testing of new products and processes.
- Coordinate with aircraft regulators, including the FAA and US/Foreign military organizations, to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Solve a diverse range of challenges related to aircraft design and operation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline with typically 10+ years of relevant experience (higher education may substitute for experience).
- Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Familiarity with Computer Aided Engineering tools and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
- Basic awareness of the certification planning process including development of certification plans, establishing certification bases, and proposing Methods of Compliance and compliance artifacts.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
- Experience in Project Management.
- Comfortable reviewing and integrating information from various engineering disciplines outside of your specialty.
- Prior experience with FAA Certification Standards (14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29) and/or Military certification (MIL-HDBK-516) programs.
- Experience coordinating certification approvals with agencies such as the GAA, Aircraft Certification Office, ODA's, and DER's/Unity Members.
- Proficiency in reading, reviewing, and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with aircraft flight testing procedures.
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining an environment free of discrimination. This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.