Principal Mechanical Engineer

Introduction

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. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide visionary leadership in mechanical engineering, driving innovative solutions for aerospace and defense applications.

You will oversee critical projects, mentor senior engineers, and contribute to strategic planning and decision‑making.

• Lead strategic planning for mechanical engineering initiatives and projects.
• Develop and implement innovative mechanical solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to senior engineers.
• Oversee the execution of critical and complex mechanical engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive engineering excellence.

• 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.

• PhD in a related field.
• Recognized contributions to the field of mechanical engineering.
• Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience in Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements for components utilized in aircraft and space applications.
• Experience providing technical guidance to a diverse team of engineers on issues related to mechanical engineering.
• Experience with manufacturing,…