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Aerospace Engineer III
Sierra Nevada Corporation. Lead complex engineering projects and provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading military aircraft certification projects, developing compliance documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies. Proficient in airworthiness requirements and certification planning for Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Military Aircraft CertificationCompliance Documentation DevelopmentAirworthiness Requirements GuidanceCollaboration With Regulatory AgenciesProject Management Experience
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Hard Skills
Aerospace EngineeringCertification PlanningTechnical Documentation ReviewMethods of Compliance ProposalMIL-HDBK-516 ComplianceFAA Certification Standards14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25Certification Reports DevelopmentTechnical Presentation PreparationProject Milestone Management
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesCollaboration Across TeamsMentorship
Certifications & Qualifications
Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustryMilitary Airworthiness ApprovalFAAMilitary Commercial Derivative Aircraft
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead complex engineering projects and provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers
- Lead and coordinate certification planning activities for military airworthiness approval of Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft projects
- Develop certification and compliance planning documents
- Participate in internal and external design and management reviews, including PDR and CDR
- Prepare technical presentations and documentation for airworthiness-authority reviews
- Collaborate with program management, engineering teams, SMEs, the FAA, and military customers
- Provide guidance on airworthiness and certification requirements to internal stakeholders and external partners
- Review compliance documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to MIL-HDB-516 and other applicable standards
- Develop, author, and maintain compliance documentation, certification reports, and other artifacts supporting airworthiness substantiation and project milestones
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline
- Typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading military aircraft certification projects in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516
- Experience developing certification plans, establishing certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, and proposing compliance artifacts
- Experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable military and regulatory regulations
- Experience working in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and interface with military and regulatory agencies
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship status is required
- Preferred: experience supporting military airworthiness approvals for MCDA projects using FAA Order 8110.101A
- Preferred: experience coordinating certification approvals with FAA Aircraft Certification Office, ODA, DERs/Unit Members, or other certifying authorities
- Preferred: familiarity with FAA Certification Standards and 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, and 25
- Preferred: background or formal training in project management
- Preferred: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- Life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement