Principal Mass Properties Engineer

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! 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. 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. Qualifications You Must Have 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. Qualifications We Prefer 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. Essential Functions Ability to work at a computer for extended periods. May require lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally. Ability to travel up to 10%. Work in an office, lab, hangar, or hybrid environment. May be required to occasionally climb stairs or ladders. This posting will remain open for application until it is no longer needed. 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 (

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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 an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sierra Nevada Company, LLC