Sierra Nevada Corporation

Engineering Manager II - Mechanical Engineering

Sierra Nevada Corporation$165K — $226K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 4+ years in management.
  • Experience in developing and approving product level designs.
  • Advanced knowledge of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.
  • Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with Computer Aided Engineering tools and simulations.
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support project staffing, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Ensure effectiveness of tools, processes, and training for program success.
  • Manage resource allocation and identify risks and challenges.
  • Collaborate with business on staffing needs and assist in hiring engineering talent.
  • Provide onboarding, training, mentorship, and career development support.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and facilitate conflict resolution.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling.
  • Exclusive company events and activities.
  • Leadership and development training opportunities.
  • SNC Mentorship Program for career growth.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • On-site fitness center and state-of-the-art coffee house.
  • Modern campus with collaboration spaces and beautiful views.
Full Job Description
Are you dreaming about a position where you can deliver quality, meaningful results? Come be a part of our diverse, multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies. Develop your technical acumen as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. As an Engineering Manager, you will be using your skills and expertise to manage functional teams through program execution for our 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 will represent the engineering department at all management level meetings. You'll ensure that the engineering design, documentation, and approvals meet the program schedules, are obtained in a timely manner and that engineering hours expended are productive, meeting program goals and budgets. You will own and continuously improve processes and procedures, oversee training of staff and provide technical direction as required.

What to look forward to:
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 generates custom solutions to customer budgets, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Here's what you can expect:
  • Friendly and talented colleagues
  • Generous paid time off and flex time
  • Exclusive SNC company events
  • Leadership and development training
  • SNC Mentorship Program
  • Education reimbursement

Site specific amenities:
  • Free to use fitness center on-site
  • State-of-the-art coffee house
  • Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options
  • Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout
  • Access to walking and biking trails


Responsibilities:
  • Support project staffing plans, schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages, including the execution of risk mitigation plans.
  • Ensure the availability and effectiveness of required tools, processes, and training to achieve program success, while aligning with SNC tools/processes and industry best practices/standards.
  • Manage resource allocations required for program task execution, as well as risk, issue, and challenge identification.
  • Collaborate with the business to determine staffing requirements and help source, screen, interview, and hire top engineering talent.
  • Execute onboarding support, training, mentorship, and career path/talent development activities for engineering discipline teams.
  • Provide career path support, conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate conflict resolution.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline
  • Typically, 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, which includes 4+ years of management experience.
  • Experience leading the development, maturation, and approval of product level designs
  • Advanced 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
  • Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices
  • Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
  • Experience with CATIA 3DExperience
  • Familiarity with industry standard drafting standards per ASME Y14.100 or the DRMs
  • Familiarity with reverse engineering practices to include 3D scanning and hand-surveying
  • Familiarity with additive manufacturing (3D printing)
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Proven experience interviewing engineering candidates for technical positions
  • Effective mentorship capabilities and experience conducting training
  • Strong aptitude for resolving conflicts and supporting career development within the team
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
  • Ability to motivate/work with others
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project


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: $165,010.21 - $226,889.04. 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 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.

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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4,000 employees
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Founded
1980

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