Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Systems Liaison EngineerThe 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.We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Systems Liaison Engineer to join our Liaison Engineering organization. In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for aircraft mechanical systems, such as Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Water and Waste Systems, aircraft control systems, and other mechanical and structural subsystems. You will focus on system interactions, real time troubleshooting, and test support across the product lifecycle. You will work directly with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to resolve issues, ensure system integrity, and support successful system, ground, and flight test execution.Responsibilities:Provide technical liaison support for aircraft mechanical systems throughout production, integration, and test activitiesLead root cause analysis and resolve system?level issues, non?conformances, and test anomaliesInterpret engineering drawings, specifications, interface requirements, Aircraft Maintenance manuals (AMM), and test data to diagnose and correct system behaviorSupport system, ground, and flight test activities, including test readiness, troubleshooting, and data analysisDevelop and approve engineering dispositions, repairs, rework instructions, and temporary deviationsCoordinate system?level technical actions across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and test organizationsDocument findings, corrective actions, and verification results in accordance with engineering standardsMentor junior engineers in liaison engineering practices, system troubleshooting, and effective cross?functional communicationIdentify and support continuous improvement initiatives within liaison processes and system integration activitiesProvide support to additional mechanical and structural disciplines as neededQualifications You Must Have:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline10+ years of experience in mechanical or systems engineering, including hands?on liaison or test support experienceStrong understanding of aircraft mechanical systems and how they behave and interact under operational and test conditionsDemonstrated experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementationAbility to interpret engineering drawings, reports, ICDs, system?level requirements, and Aircraft Maintenance manuals (AMM)Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, and test teamsStrong written and verbal communication skillsEssential Functions:Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.Occasional travel may be required.Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop mechanical designsClearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and managementAbility to understand technical documents, designs and test reports.