Sr. Mass Properties Engineer with Security Clearance

Employer
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location
Wichita Falls, Texas
Posted
Jul 21, 2024
Closes
Aug 07, 2024
Ref
2797023472
Discipline
Engineering
Position Type
Engineer
Specialty
Autonomy
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! Mass Properties Engineers at SNC research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and support cutting edge products & services. These cover a very wide range from state of the art mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll be responsible for analyzing complex components, structures, and systems throughout the product lifecycle. Mass properties engineers are responsible for all aspects of mass properties on aircraft programs from preliminary weight estimation, mass properties database generation, regular weight status updates, to final aircraft weighing. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, and 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. Here's what you can expect: Generous paid time off and flex time
Friendly and talented colleagues
Exclusive SNC company events
Leadership and development training
SNC Mentorship Program
Education reimbursement
Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout
Free to use fitness center on-site
State-of-the-art coffee house
Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options
Access to walking and biking trails Must-haves: Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline and typically 10 more years of relevant experience
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Preferred: Exposure to Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as CATIA and SolidWorks
Exposure to aircraft weighing
Experience with weight and balance analysis and verification
Exposure to aircraft flight test
Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics
Understanding of aircraft systems
Familiarity with SAWE RP7 and RP8
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the 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. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. 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. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.