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Mechanical Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2025 Interns Only)
full-timeLone Tree$71k - $98k

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Location

Lone Tree

Salary

$71k - $98k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Do you enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems? Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. Our Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll conceptualize and deliver complex mechanical structures and systems and your technical duties include the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and typically 0-2 or more years of relevant experience

  • Must have been a SNC Summer 2025 Intern

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

  • Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices

  • Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools

  • Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Familiarity with applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5

  • Understanding of Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis

  • Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

  • Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes

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: $71,338.47 - $98,090.40. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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!

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Design,Development,Testing,Certification,Deployment,Product Lifecycle,Computer Aided Engineering tools,Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T),Finite Element structural Analysis (FEA),Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD),Thermal Analysis,Aerospace and Defense Industry,Parametric Design,Model-based Definition,Material Hardware Selection,Manufacturing Processes

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1963

What you'll do

  • Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve cutting-edge products and services, covering systems from advanced mission payloads to orbital and space exploration systems. Duties include conceptualizing and delivering complex mechanical structures and systems, involving the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

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What does Sierra Nevada Corporation pay for a Mechanical Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2025 Interns Only)?

Sierra Nevada Corporation offers a competitive compensation package for the Mechanical Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2025 Interns Only) role. The salary range is USD 71k - 98k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Mechanical Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2025 Interns Only) do at Sierra Nevada Corporation?

As a Mechanical Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2025 Interns Only) at Sierra Nevada Corporation, you will: mechanical engineers research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve cutting-edge products and services, covering systems from advanced mission payloads to orbital and space exploration systems. Duties include conceptualizing and delivering complex mechanical structures and systems, involving the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle..

Why join Sierra Nevada Corporation as a Mechanical Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2025 Interns Only)?

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company. The Mechanical Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2025 Interns Only) role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Mechanical Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2025 Interns Only) position at Sierra Nevada Corporation remote?

The Mechanical Engineer I (For SNC Summer 2025 Interns Only) position at Sierra Nevada Corporation is based in Lone Tree, Colorado, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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