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Mass Properties Engineer
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. You'll be responsible for developing aircraft weight and balance estimates for large transport aircraft and working ballast plans and flight clearances for flight test activities. Your technical responsibilities involve the design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle. Here's what you can expect: Friendly and talented colleagues Generous paid time off and flex time Exclusive SNC company events Free to use fitness center on-site State-of-the-art coffee house Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options Education reimbursement Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout Access to walking and biking trails 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. Must Have Qualifications: Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline and typically 6 more years of relevant experience Higher education may substitute for relevant experience General knowledge of engineering principles and practices Exposure to Computer Aided Engineering tools such as CATIA and SolidWorks Exposure to aircraft weighing Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Qualifications We Prefer: Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraft performance and stability and control Automated Weight and Balance (AWBS) Certification Previous experience generating ballast plans to support flight test activities Prior experience with aircraft weight and balance paperwork (Chart A, Form B, Chart C, Chart E, Form F) Experience with system-level static and dynamic modeling & simulation Exposure to aircraft stability principles and control system design and analysis 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 At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. 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.
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. You'll be responsible for developing aircraft weight and balance estimates for large transport aircraft and working ballast plans and flight clearances for flight test activities. Your technical responsibilities involve the design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle. Here's what you can expect: Friendly and talented colleagues Generous paid time off and flex time Exclusive SNC company events Free to use fitness center on-site State-of-the-art coffee house Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options Education reimbursement Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout Access to walking and biking trails 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. Must Have Qualifications: Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline and typically 6 more years of relevant experience Higher education may substitute for relevant experience General knowledge of engineering principles and practices Exposure to Computer Aided Engineering tools such as CATIA and SolidWorks Exposure to aircraft weighing Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Qualifications We Prefer: Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraft performance and stability and control Automated Weight and Balance (AWBS) Certification Previous experience generating ballast plans to support flight test activities Prior experience with aircraft weight and balance paperwork (Chart A, Form B, Chart C, Chart E, Form F) Experience with system-level static and dynamic modeling & simulation Exposure to aircraft stability principles and control system design and analysis 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 At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. 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.