Principal Mechanical Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Principal Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance
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 (C4

ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission.

Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission.

Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here . Do you enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems? Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineering Lead to drive the mechanical engineering function for a high-priority airborne command and control program. In this role, you will serve as the senior technical authority for mechanical design needed to support the integration of instrumentation for an extensive pre and post mod testing campaign.

Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers supporting aircraft modification, system integration, and test activities.

* Oversee the creation, review, and approval of mechanical engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, analysis reports, test procedures).

* Guide trade studies, materials selection, tolerance analyses, and stress analyses to ensure optimal solutions balancing performance, manufacturability, and compliance.

* Partner with systems, electrical, and test engineering leads to ensure seamless integration and validation of multidisciplinary solutions.

* Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FAA, DoD, etc.).

* Support configuration management, change control, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Qualifications You Must Have:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

* 14+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.

* Extensive experience in advanced mechanical design and analysis principles.

* PhD in a related field.

* Recognized contributions to the field of mechanical engineering with published research.

* Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices

* Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools

* Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

* A proven technical leader with deep expertise in aircraft mechanical systems and a passion for mentoring and inspiring engineering teams.

* A strategic thinker, comfortable making high-impact decisions and guiding teams through complex challenges.

* A highly effective communicator, adept at interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, senior leadership, and customers.

* Committed to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence.

* This position require the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. Qualifications We Prefer:
* Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design and integration for aircraft modification and test programs.

* In-depth knowledge of aircraft structures, mechanical systems, and environmental control systems.

* Proficiency in CATIA and other mechanical engineering analysis tools.

* Familiarity with systems…