Sierra Nevada Corporation

Aerospace Engineer II - Certification Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation$94K — $129K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Awareness of the certification planning process.
  • Background in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
  • Write certification planning documents.
  • Coordinate with program management, engineering, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
  • Write compliance documentation and review technical reports for compliance.
  • Identify certification problems and propose practical solutions.
  • Participate in and lead design reviews.
  • Ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 3 weeks paid time off annually.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Hybrid work environment options.
Full Job Description
Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an Aircraft Certification Engineer II you'll be exposed to a broad range of aircraft modifications. You'll help create successful program execution by coordinating with various aircraft regulators to ensure that the aircraft design is compliant to an appropriate set of regulations. This includes the FAA and various US and Foreign military organizations. In this role you will solve an extremely diverse set of problems related to aircraft design and operation. This is a high visibility role that involves interfacing with most of the other roles in the organization and taking a broad perspective of the entire air system.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
  • Write certification planning documents.
  • Coordinate with program management, engineering, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
  • Write compliance documentation and review technical documentation and reports for compliance.
  • Identify certification problems and propose solutions.
  • Participate in and lead design reviews.
  • Ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Basic awareness of the certification planning process (i.e. developing certification plans, the establishment of certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, proposing compliance artifacts).
  • Background in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Background in Project Management.
  • Comfortable reviewing information from various engineering disciplines outside of your specialty.
  • Prior experience with FAA Certification Standards (14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29) and/or Military certification (MIL-HDBK-516) programs.
  • Experience coordinating certification approvals with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office, ODA's, Delegated Engineering Representatives (DER's)/Unit Members or other certifying authorities.
  • Experience with reading, reviewing and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Familiarity with aircraft flight test.

Essential Functions:
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
  • Work in an office or hybrid environment.


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: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. 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:
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.

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
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Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1980

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