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Principal Stability and Control Engineer
Sierra Nevada Corporation. Lead strategic planning and development of advanced aerospace technologies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in aerospace engineering principles and practices, with a strong focus on leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving innovation in aerospace technologies. Proven ability to mentor technical talent and influence industry standards while aligning engineering goals with business objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Aerospace EngineeringTechnical LeadershipMulti-Disciplinary DesignAerodynamic Data AnalysisU.S. Security Clearance
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Hard Skills
Engineering PrinciplesStability and Control Data GenerationWind Tunnel Data ReductionFlight Test Data AnalysisDATCOMVortex Lattice ModelsHigh-Fidelity Aerodynamic Databases
Soft Skills
Visionary LeadershipMentoringCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace EngineeringSecret U.S. Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Aerospace TechnologiesNational SecurityIndustry StandardsContinuous ImprovementTechnical Direction
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead strategic planning and development of advanced aerospace technologies
- Provide visionary leadership and technical direction across multiple projects
- Represent the company at industry conferences and technical forums
- Mentor senior engineers and develop technical talent within the organization
- Establish and influence industry standards and best practices
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering goals with business objectives
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation across engineering functions
- Work on the next-generation Survivable Airborne Operations Center aircraft mission
- Support aerospace and national security technologies and solutions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 14+ years of relevant experience
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
- Experience generating stability and control data from DATCOM, Vortex Lattice Models (VLM), and/or other lower order methods prior to obtaining high-fidelity aerodynamic databases
- Experience reducing wind tunnel data and flight test data to show compliance to handling characteristics regulatory guidance
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship status required for employment due to active U.S. Security Clearance requirement
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual incentive pay based upon performance
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- Life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- More benefits as part of a generous benefit package