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.
This position serves as the Modeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) IPT technical lead for SAOC. In addition to meeting all standard SAOC Principal Systems Engineer qualifications, this role provides technical leadership across all modeling, simulation, emulation, and VV&A activities needed to support requirements verification, integration, operational test, and major program milestones through PDR and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Provide firm technical leadership across the team.
Review MS&A trade studies supporting system and subsystem requirements.
Review MS&A and emulation used to support system and subsystem integration and verification testing within the SIL.
Provide technical guidance for new model development and modifications to existing models to support requirements verification.
Provide technical direction and review of all M&S requirements documentation.
Coordinate MS&A activities across all relevant IPTs to support requirements verification and operational test.
Review and provide technical feedback on all M&S Verification & Validation (V&V) plans and reports (fully simulated, SIL, and SubK).
Review and contribute to all M&S Accreditation Reports.
Author MS&A Accreditation Plans.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
14+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Expert‑level proficiency with systems modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools.
Extensive leadership experience in systems engineering, including leading technical work across multi‑disciplinary teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices, with progressive experience supporting complex aerospace or defense systems.
Demonstrated ability to review, guide, and integrate complex MS&A activities into system/subsystem development, SIL integration, and verification workflows.
Ability to coordinate MS&A activities across multiple IPTs, ensuring alignment with requirements verification and operational testing needs.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Master’s or PhD in a technical discipline.
Experience with MIL‑STD‑3022 or equivalent DoD M&S VV&A documentation standards on a defense program.
Engineering‑level RF Communications MS&A experience supporting a defense acquisition program.
Engineering‑level Survivability / HEMP / Cyber M&S experience
Essential Functions:
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.
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 Top 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's degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
- 14+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
- Expert-level proficiency with systems modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools.
- Demonstrated ability to review, guide, and integrate complex MS&A activities into system/subsystem development, SIL integration, and verification workflows.
- Extensive leadership experience in systems engineering, including leading technical work across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to coordinate MS&A activities across multiple IPTs to support requirements verification and operational testing.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
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
