SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate certification planning activities to support military airworthiness approval for Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) Projects, including development of certification and compliance planning documents.
- Actively participate in internal and external design and management reviews (i.e. PDR, CDR), including preparation of technical presentations and documentation for review by airworthiness authorities.
- Collaborate closely with program management, engineering teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), the FAA, and military customers to ensure clear communication and alignment of certification requirements.
- Provide guidance on airworthiness and certification requirements to both internal stakeholders and external partners, supporting teams in navigating complex military certification challenges and processes.
- Review compliance documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable regulatory and military standards, including MIL-HDB-516.
- Develop, author, and maintain detailed compliance documentation, certification reports, and other required artifacts to support successful airworthiness substantiation and project milestones.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading military aircraft certification projects in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516, including developing certification plans, establishing certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, and proposing compliance artifacts.
- Experience in 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.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and interface with miliary and regulatory agencies.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Prior experience supporting military airworthiness approvals for MCDA projects, specifically utilizing FAA Order 8110.101A.
- Experience coordinating certification approvals with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office, Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), Delegated Engineering Representatives (DERs)/Unit Members or other certifying authorities.
- Familiarity with FAA Certification Standards and processes, including 14 CFR Part 21, 23, and 25.
- Background or formal training in project management.
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Work in an office or hybrid environment.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
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. We’re 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 nation’s 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
- Typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
- Experience supporting or leading military aircraft certification projects in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516
- Experience developing certification plans and establishing certification bases
- Experience proposing Methods of Compliance and compliance artifacts
- Experience reviewing and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
- Experience working in the aerospace 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 obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience supporting military airworthiness approvals for MCDA projects using FAA Order 8110.101A
- Experience coordinating certification approvals with FAA Aircraft Certification Offices, ODAs, DERs, Unit Members, or other certifying authorities
- Familiarity with FAA certification standards and 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, and 25
- Project management training or experience
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
What We Do
SNC is an innovative and agile aerospace and defense contractor. We design, manufacture, and enhance spacecraft, aircraft, ground vehicles, electronics, hardware and software, and provide services that serve and empower our astronauts, war fighters, and first responders. Honored as a Tier I Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, we consistently rank among America’s fastest growing businesses. We were also selected to represent the commercial space industry by the newly formed National Space Council as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Reno/Sparks, Nevada (America's #1 Best Small City), SNC is privately owned and operates under the leadership of owners, CEO Fatih Ozmen, and Chairwoman & President Eren Ozmen. Today we have nearly 4,000 employees in 32 locations in 19 U.S. states, England, Germany and Turkey. SNC has also been recognized by its employees as: Reno-Tahoe's Best Places to Work, Denver's Best Places to Work, and Florida's Best Companies to Work
