Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative, mission-driven aerospace solutions? As a Manufacturing Engineer II at SNC, you'll help shape how our next generation of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A-ISR) systems are built-supporting platforms like our digitally born, MBSE-engineered RAPCON-X. You will take an active role in defining and optimizing manufacturability, applying your expertise in DFM/DFA, tooling design, and process engineering to ensure ISR aircraft modifications, avionics integration, and mission-system installations are executed with precision, efficiency, and consistency. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence production flow, build quality, and manufacturability across the Mission Solutions & Technologies (MST) portfolio.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Responsibilities- Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation supporting the production and integration of avionics, sensors, wiring, and mission-system hardware for Next-Gen ISR aircraft.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new A-ISR products and modifications, ensuring designs translate smoothly into repeatable, high-quality production.
- Collaborate with design, quality, and systems engineering teams to ensure ISR components-such as sensor racks, mission equipment, harness assemblies, and structural mods-are manufacturable, certifiable, and built to the highest standards. Design and implement production tooling and fixtures that enable precise installation, alignment, and assembly of mission-critical aircraft components.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues affecting aircraft modification, mission-system integration, or avionics installation.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline build flow, reduce waste, and elevate production throughput for ISR aircraft programs.
- Develop and optimize production flows, workstation layouts, and material-handling plans that support efficient aircraft modification and mission-system integration.
- Partner closely with shop floor technicians and cross-functional teams from concept through implementation-an expectation consistently seen in similar MEC II roles.
Qualifications You Must Have- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering (an advanced degree may substitute for experience).
- Proficiency with CAD software and the creation of process documentation.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, manufacturability, and production processes.
- Experience working on multidisciplinary teams supporting complex aerospace or mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, CNC machining, or rapid-prototype tooling used in aerospace integration.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry, particularly in aircraft modification, avionics integration, or mission-system production.
- Familiarity applying and interpreting GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for avionics hardware, brackets, racks, and airframe installation features.
- Knowledge of modern design and manufacturing principles including parametric modeling, model-based definition (MBD), material selection, and process optimization.
- Experience supporting traveler development, shop floor coordination, and non-conformance dispositions (MRB participation)-capabilities that mirror expectations from prior MEC II roles.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or transition-to-production efforts for aerospace systems.
- Exposure to PLM, MES, and MRP systems, consistent with MSC/PLM/MES requirements seen in internal MEC II postings.
Essential Functions- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
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: $74,581.13 - $102,549.04. 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 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.
