Principal Electrical Engineer

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! Electrical engineers at Sierra Nevada Corporation research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll conceptualize and design new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle from analog and digital electronic circuit card assemblies to fully integrated systems.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 (C4ISR) 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:

The successful candidate will act as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of aircraft Electrical Wiring and Interconnection Systems (EWIS) design development:

• Technical authority for the EWIS design
• System wiring diagram, harness assembly, and harness installation design requirements
• EWIS component qualification and selection
• Authoring test plans and procedures
• Authoring and approving design guidance documentation
• Perform design reviews ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with system, program and regulatory requirements
• Assist in the development of new processes and process improvement initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and mentor team members
• Effectively communicate EWIS system requirements to other engineering disciplines
• Lead the team in development of novel solutions to complex design and compliance issues
• Enforce adherence to established requirements, processes, and procedures
• Guide establishment of the EWIS product structure
• Participate in various working groups, trade studies, and review boards
• Act as the primary EWIS stakeholder during design reviews for other subsystems and IPTs

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Expert in the requirements of 14 CFR, Part 25, Subpart H
• Broad experience in the development, design, test, and certification of original Type Designs (TC) and Supplemental Type Designs (STC)
• Able to effectively and clearly communicate complex regulatory requirements and solutions
• In depth knowledge of environmental electromagnetic effects and electromagnetic compatibility principles, as well as methods of protection and mitigation of those effects on EWIS.
• Extensive experience with system safety principles and hazard mitigation methods
• Highly skilled at analyzing and interpreting federal rules and regulations and how those principles apply to design
• Ability to understand complex program integration issues and how they may impact design workflow and schedule
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools (e.g. 3DExperience, Enovia SmarTeam, Teamcenter)
• Familiar with logical and harness design CAD tools (e.g. CATIA, ECAD, Capital Logic, HarnessXC, Zuken)
• Experienced with Model Based Design (MBD) methods and principles
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior technical leadership experience
• CAMEO experience
• Requirements management in JAMA
• Dassault Systems 3D Experience
• Prior experience assisting in the development of certification plans
• Prior experience showing compliance to FAA regulations

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of Americas fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. Were known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nations most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.