Sierra Nevada Corporation ยท 9 hours ago
Sr Aerospace Engineer - Aircraft Certification
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, committed to innovative solutions. As a Senior Aerospace Engineer specializing in Aircraft Certification, you will research, design, develop, and certify cutting-edge aerospace products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Aircraft Certification Engineers at 3S are exposed to a broad range of aircraft modifications
We 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Basic awareness of the certification planning process (i.e., developing certification plans, the establishment of certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, proposing compliance artifacts)
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred
Background in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry
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 GAA
Aircraft Certification Office, ODA's, Delegated Engineer Representatives (DER's)/Unity 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
Company
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an aerospace and defense contractor.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Reifenberg
Senior Director of Technology - Entrepreneurship
Recent News
2025-12-02
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