Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a bold thinker looking to start your career in aerospace manufacturing? At SNC’s Hagerstown, MD site, you’ll help bring the next generation of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A‑ISR) platforms to life—including our digitally born, MBSE‑engineered RAPCON‑X.

As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you’ll support the production and integration of avionics, mission systems, and aircraft modifications that enable these cutting‑edge ISR capabilities. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll contribute to creating efficient manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions that keep our Next‑Gen ISR programs mission‑ready.

• Support the creation of detailed work instructions and process documentation that enable the efficient build of avionics and mission‑system components.
• Assist in designing and implementing manufacturing processes for new and evolving A‑ISR products, contributing to rapid integration timelines and modular reconfiguration.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to review product concepts for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), ensuring sensors, avionics, mission equipment, and wiring systems can be efficiently produced, installed, and maintained on ISR aircraft.
• Aid in the development and implementation of production tooling and fixtures to support the precision and repeatability required for avionics integration on advanced intelligence‑collection platforms.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues, exposing you to real‑world aircraft modifications, mission‑equipment installations, and rapid‑prototyping activities tied to ISR capability development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing production efficiency, reducing cycle time, and enhancing quality for aircraft designed to operate in near‑peer and contested environments.
• Learn how manufacturing supports full aircraft lifecycle needs, from initial build through integration, test, sustainment, and mission‑specific reconfiguration for global ISR operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 0–2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or process engineering (internships and co‑ops welcome).
• Basic proficiency with computer‑aided design (CAD) tools and process documentation.
• Foundational understanding of engineering principles and basic manufacturing practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams supporting aircraft and avionics integration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Top Secret security clearance.

• Internship or co‑op experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process‑optimization methods.
• Exposure to aerospace or defense manufacturing, ideally involving avionics or aircraft modifications supporting mission‑system integration.
• Familiarity with applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of standard industry design principles, including parametric modeling, model‑based definition, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting work instruction or traveler development.
• Exposure to MRB processes, non‑conformance dispositions, or quality system workflows.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) or transition‑to‑production activities.
• Familiarity with PLM, MES, or MRP systems used in an aerospace production environment.

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Estimated starting salary range: $64,853.15 – $89,173.08. Compensation varies based on candidate skills, experience, education, and other factors. The range may be adjusted for geographic differentials.

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

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Non‑U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

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, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.