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Senior Aerospace Engineer

Job in Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80151, USA
Listing for: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 124771 - 171560 USD Yearly USD 124771.00 171560.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As a Senior Aerospace Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority in the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge aerospace products and systems. You will oversee multiple projects, drive innovation, and mentor engineering teams. 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.

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for the development of complex aerospace systems.
  • Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Oversee comprehensive analysis and validation testing.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in design reviews and technical discussions.
  • Develop and implement engineering best practices and standards.
  • Foster relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry partners.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
  • Certification in Systems Engineering or related field.
  • Exposure to Engineering Simulation such Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis using tools such as StarCCM+ or CFD++.
  • Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraft performance and stability and control.
  • Familiarity with wind tunnel and aircraft flight test.
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
  • Understanding of system-level static and dynamic modeling and simulation.
  • Exposure to aircraft stability principles and control system design and analysis.
  • Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Essential Functions
  • 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: $ - $.

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 annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Benefits
  • Medical plans
  • Dental plans
  • Vision plans
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
  • Life insurance
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • and more
IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S.…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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