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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Principal Stability and Control Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation

. Lead strategic planning and development of advanced aerospace technologies .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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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