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Sr Mechanical Engineer
full-timeWichita

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Location

Wichita

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 other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

  • Understanding of engineering principles and practices

  • Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools

  • Catia SME level with 35k+ hours experience in Catia V5 and 3500+ hours in 3DX

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience 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

  • Background 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

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. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

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!

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
Mechanical Engineering,Computer Aided Engineering,Catia,Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing,Finite Element Analysis,Computational Fluid Dynamics,Thermal Analysis,Aerospace,Defense Industry,Parametric Design,Model-Based Definition,Material Hardware Selection,Manufacturing Processes,Production 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

  • The Sr Mechanical Engineer will design and develop innovative solutions for complex mechanical structures and systems. Responsibilities include researching, testing, certifying, deploying, and improving cutting-edge products and services throughout the product lifecycle.

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What does a Sr Mechanical Engineer do at Sierra Nevada Corporation?

As a Sr Mechanical Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation, you will: the Sr Mechanical Engineer will design and develop innovative solutions for complex mechanical structures and systems. Responsibilities include researching, testing, certifying, deploying, and improving cutting-edge products and services throughout the product lifecycle..

Why join Sierra Nevada Corporation as a Sr Mechanical Engineer?

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

Is the Sr Mechanical Engineer position at Sierra Nevada Corporation remote?

The Sr Mechanical Engineer position at Sierra Nevada Corporation is based in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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