UAS Conceptual Design Engineer Security Clearance

Position: UAS Conceptual Design Engineer with Security Clearance
SNC is seeking a highly skilled and innovative UAS Conceptual Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role will play a crucial role in the early stages of UAS development, responsible for creating and refining initial design concepts that meet specified performance, cost, and regulatory requirements. This role requires a strong foundation in aerospace engineering principles, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary 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. 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:
* Develop innovative and feasible conceptual designs for UAS platforms

* Conduct feasibility studies and trade-off analyses to evaluate various design options.

* Perform preliminary aerodynamic, structural, and propulsion system analyses.

* Utilize Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) tools and techniques to optimize UAS designs across multiple disciplines.

* Generate 3D models and detailed design documentation using CAD software.

* Collaborate with other engineering teams, including avionics, propulsion, and systems engineering, to ensure integrated design solutions.

* Interface with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and incorporate feedback into design iterations.

* Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate the latest advancements into conceptual designs.

* Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise to support project milestones.

* Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate design concepts and progress to internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications You Must Have:
* 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
• Bachelor's of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline and typically 9 or more years of relevant experience

* Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

* Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA, NX) and computational analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, ANSYS).

* Experience with MDAO tools and techniques for optimizing complex engineering systems.

* Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion systems, and structural design principles.

* Experience with systems engineering principles and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to develop innovative design…