Environmental Qualification Engineer III
Quick Summary
Environmental qualification requirements allocation to individual equipment Evaluation of qualification artifacts against equipment qualification requirements,
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
~1 min read- →Environmental qualification requirements allocation to individual equipment
- →Evaluation of qualification artifacts against equipment qualification requirements, including initial qualification gap assessments (assessment of existing data) and final evaluation of program artifacts developed for SAOC
- →Coordination with and support of IPTs and subcontractors to ensure qualification requirements are understood and qualification plans are developed and successfully executed
- →Environmental qualification database maintenance
- →Lead technical planning and risk management efforts.
- →Take on significant project responsibilities and guide junior engineers.
- →Demonstrate expertise in environmental qualification and airworthiness certification.
- →Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success.
- →Mentor less experienced team members.
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 6+ years of experience in electromagnetic effects engineering, environmental qualification, certification, systems engineering or related field.
- Experience with FAA certification process
- Experience with equipment environmental qualification methods for FAA and/or military aircraft certification
- Experience with civil and military equipment qualification standards - RTCA/DO-160G, MIL-STD-810H, and/or MIL-STD-461G
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Practical knowledge of multiple Engineering principles and practices.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
- Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation, technical risk identification and management strategies, and V&V principles.
- Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
- Experience performing qualification testing
- Experience preparing test plans, procedures, and reports
- Experience with Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) programs
- Experience in a specialized field related to qualification, such as mechanical systems, electrical systems, structural dynamics, or electromagnetic effects
- Practical knowledge of industry standard design principles
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- 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 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.
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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.
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