Jobs at Sierra Nevada Corp

Leads business development and capture strategy for aerospace and defense opportunities. Identifies and evaluates new contracts, develops account and capture plans, builds customer and partner relationships, analyzes market and competitive intelligence, prepares executive proposals, and aligns strategies with organizational goals. Manages and mentors the business development team, represents the company at industry events, and drives growth across U.S. and international defense markets.

Oversee multiple aerospace and defense programs with budgets up to $20 million, managing customer relationships, cost, schedule, technical execution, risks, resources, proposals, contracts, audits, and stakeholder coordination. Supervise cross-functional teams, report program performance, resolve issues, support business operations, and ensure projects meet contractual and business objectives. The role requires active Secret clearance and occasional travel.

Leads multidisciplinary systems engineering for an airborne command-and-control program. Responsibilities include requirements development and allocation, systems architecture, technical baseline management, integration, verification and validation, technical planning, risk management, subcontractor requirements, technical reviews, and systems integration lab testing. The role troubleshoots complex hardware, software, network, communications, and test-system issues while mentoring engineers and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Senior Systems Engineer responsible for requirements engineering, systems integration, verification and validation, MBSE, system analysis, technical planning, risk management, architecture development, lifecycle management, and major project deliverables. The role provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, supports multidisciplinary development teams, and requires an active Secret U.S. security clearance. Occasional travel and hybrid work are required.

Leads advanced manufacturing process development for complex aerospace systems, including DFM/DFA strategy, cross-functional design reviews, tooling lifecycle management, process validation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. The role mentors junior engineers and works with multidisciplinary teams to optimize manufacturing performance, quality, and cost. An active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Provides visionary leadership for mechanical engineering efforts supporting aerospace and defense systems. Leads strategic initiatives, develops advanced mechanical designs, oversees complex projects, ensures compliance with standards, mentors engineers, and collaborates with stakeholders. The role requires extensive mechanical engineering experience, advanced design and analysis expertise, CAE tools, multidisciplinary development experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret clearance.

Manage multiple aerospace and defense programs with budgets up to $20 million, overseeing customer relationships, cost, schedules, technical execution, staffing, risks, resources, proposals, audits, and stakeholder coordination. The role supervises cross-functional teams, serves as the primary customer contact, supports business planning, resolves program issues, and ensures delivery within cost, budget, and schedule constraints. An active Top Secret U.S. security clearance and occasional travel are required.

Implements, documents, monitors, and troubleshoots complex LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, and secure network environments. Provides tier-2 support, resolves escalated incidents, analyzes performance, maintains compliance, coordinates with teams and vendors, produces operational reports, mentors junior staff, and recommends infrastructure improvements. The role also includes training, documentation, occasional travel, after-hours on-call duties, and participation in a hybrid office environment.

Leads systems engineering for next-generation airborne command and control aircraft. Responsibilities include requirements engineering, systems integration, verification and validation, MBSE, architecture development, technical planning, risk management, lifecycle management, and decision analysis. The role influences project direction, mentors senior engineers, manages critical components, and supports aerospace systems certification and testing. It requires extensive leadership, multidisciplinary development experience, and active Secret clearance.

Develops and manages production schedules, material requirements, work orders, and purchase requests. Monitors production workflow, resolves scheduling conflicts and material shortages, documents deficiencies, and forecasts material needs using data analysis. Coordinates with multiple departments to maintain schedule alignment. The role is primarily office-based with potential hybrid work, occasional travel, and occasional lifting and extended standing or walking.

Leads the design, development, deployment, and validation of advanced machine learning systems for aerospace and defense applications. Responsibilities include developing deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative AI, computer vision, signal processing, and planning algorithms; architecting scalable CPU/GPU platforms; managing projects; mentoring engineers; and ensuring safety, performance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. The role involves occasional travel and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance.

Supports material planning and supply chain execution by reviewing manufacturing bills of materials, maintaining ERP records, processing orders and requisitions, allocating inventory, monitoring shortages, and coordinating production schedules. Uses MRP systems to control inventory, procurement, and manufacturing activities while resolving material and scheduling issues. This entry-level role requires basic supply chain, manufacturing, ERP/MRP, and planning knowledge, with eligibility for a Secret U.S. security clearance.

Supports material planning and supply chain execution by maintaining manufacturing bills of materials and ERP data, processing orders and requisitions, allocating inventory, monitoring shortages, and coordinating production schedules. The role uses MRP systems to control inventory, procurement, and manufacturing activities while resolving material issues with cross-functional teams. It is an entry-level position in a manufacturing environment requiring occasional travel, physical activity, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance.

Designs, develops, analyzes, tests, and certifies mechanical components and systems for aerospace and defense applications. Responsibilities include simulations, test planning, technical documentation, systems integration, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The role requires mechanical design and CAD/CAE experience, with preferred knowledge of GD&T, aircraft and space environmental requirements, manufacturing processes, and FAA, NASA, or DoD regulations. Occasional travel and an active Secret U.S. security clearance are required.

Develops detailed aerospace and defense designs, technical drawings, 3D models, and documentation using advanced CAD tools. Reviews designs for accuracy, standards, safety, and regulatory compliance; resolves deficiencies; coordinates with engineers and project stakeholders; supports design reviews and project milestones; mentors junior designers; and contributes to process improvements.

Leads enterprise-wide data architecture strategy, complex data initiatives, advanced data modeling, architecture roadmaps, governance, standards, and platform integration. Partners with senior leaders, architects, SMEs, and the Enterprise PMO to align data solutions with business goals and compliance requirements. Guides IT teams, evaluates industry trends, develops data patterns, and promotes data-driven innovation. Requires extensive enterprise architecture and data management experience, including data integration, ETL, databases, analytics, and visualization.

Leads the creation of graphics, illustrations, layouts, presentations, proposals, and product documentation. Develops visual content strategies, ensures brand consistency, reviews design quality, mentors designers, manages complex projects, and represents the design team in strategic meetings. Collaborates with senior leadership and cross-functional teams while integrating modern design technologies and trends. The role requires advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills, a strong portfolio, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Lead design, development, testing, and optimization of complex aerospace software. Debug and troubleshoot advanced issues, write documentation, conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, integrate software with hardware, define requirements with stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement for performance and quality in an agile, multidisciplinary environment.

Supports logistics coordination and execution by preparing and documenting materials, spares, tools, and equipment for deployment and storage. Tracks shipping and routing, ensures regulatory compliance, maintains equipment and parts records, organizes storage, assists with import/export documentation, and communicates with stakeholders to support timely delivery. The role requires basic Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, physical handling capabilities, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Lead design, development, testing, and integration of complex aerospace software. Debug advanced issues, write documentation, perform code reviews, mentor junior engineers, define requirements, and drive performance and quality improvements.