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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 day ago

Sr Aerospace Engineer - Aircraft Certification

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a leader in ISR and aviation systems, seeking a Sr Aerospace Engineer to support aircraft certification for their innovative SAOC aircraft program. The role involves overseeing certification processes, coordinating with engineering and regulatory bodies, and ensuring compliance with FAA and military standards.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Primary point of contact with ODA UMs and FAA DERs and manage their priorities and tasks related to the program, including submitting data to the appropriate UMs and DERs and managing their approvals

Provide guidance to engineering concerning what certification processes and engineering artifacts are required for the company to show compliance

Lead certification working groups to ensure that the program is on track with the certification requirements and to provide/receive status updates from engineering, UMs & DERs, and the FAA.Coordinates presentations to the FAA to inform them and gather their input on compliance issues

Coordinates with engineering to create Certification Plans, Certification Basis, Issue Papers, and petitions for exemptions

Coordinates with USAF for compliance to MIL-HDBK-516 in support of the MTC and produces CDRLs for customer submittal and approval as required

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringFAA CertificationFinite Element AnalysisMulti-disciplinary TeamsMilitary Aircraft CertificationEngineering PrinciplesComputer Aided EngineeringCybersecurityHuman FactorsAircraft Structural Analysis

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

Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Experience working with FAA certification projects

Experience in any one of the following subjects: Airborne Electronic Hardware and Software, Cybersecurity, ETOPS, Systems Safety Analysis, Human Factors, Aircraft Electrical Systems Design, Aircraft Structural Analysis and Test

Experience working in an ODA or as an ODA UM or FAA DER

Experience working with military aircraft certification using MIL-HDBK-516 criteria