Aerospace Engineer II

Role Overview

Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an Aircraft Certification Engineer II you'll be exposed to a broad range of aircraft modifications. You'll help 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. This is a high visibility role that involves interfacing with most of the other roles in the organization and taking a broad perspective of the entire air system.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to solve technical challenges.
• Write certification planning documents.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Write compliance documentation and review technical documentation and reports for compliance.
• Identify certification problems and propose solutions.
• Participate in and lead design reviews.
• Ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Basic awareness of the certification planning process (e.g., developing certification plans, establishing certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, proposing compliance artifacts).
• Background in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry.
• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary design and development teams.

• 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 FAA Aircraft Certification Office, ODA's, Delegated Engineering Representatives (DER's)/Unit 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.

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Work in an office or hybrid environment.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 – $.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• More benefits available.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.