Chief Engineer – Aircraft Design

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Chief Engineer – Aircraft Design

Company: SNC


Description: As Chief Engineer you will be using your skills and expertise to support the execution of design and modification efforts for aircraft integration programs. We are looking for a bold leader able to apply extensive knowledge of aircraft systems and aircraft modification programs. This effort will include both hardware and functional aspects of aircraft design and characterization including digital engineering efforts that will create a digital twins for structure, electrical, and mechanical systems. We are looking for a bold leader able to apply extensive knowledge of aircraft systems and aircraft modification programs. This effort will include both hardware system information for structure, electrical, and mechanical systems required to create digital twins. You will be responsible for overall technical direction within the Integrated Product Team working closely with the Program Manager leading the IPT as well as the overall all program Chief Engineer, your technical leads, and the Chief Engineers over the other program IPTs.In this role you will ensure program and company processes are adhered to in order to ensure consistency, quality, and safety across the technical team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining customer technical relationship with key customer representatives and several major suppliers. You assist in building the team including hiring and managing several direct reports and will oversee and support them in their program roles and career development. You will work with engineering managers and functional engineering leads to recruit, hire, train, and support the engineering team as they execute program design activities. You will be responsible for multiple suppliers including creating SOWs and technical specifications, design reviews, EVM performance, and qualification and acceptance test activities.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.Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, System Engineering or related technical discipline and 14+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Extensive experience with aircraft certification programs with knowledge of STC and MTC certification process. Experience with aerodynamic models, flight performance models, aircraft systems, and structural load models. Experience with Ground and Flight Test programs.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of program engineering leadership, aerospace & defense, and/or engineering programs. Ability to plan and lead complex efforts driving guidance and clarity. Ability to lead suppliers.
• Prior experience leading a team of engineers and the programs they are managing through complex efforts driving results; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee career development, succession planning, performance management, coaching, mentoring, as well as holding people accountable
• Experience directing the preparation of proposals, business plans, specifications, and approves basis of estimates and rough order of magnitudes for potential pursuits and ensuring all resources such as engineering, manpower, production and facilities are available to support the program
• Responsible for high-level relationship management internally (executive leadership, peers, support functions, and subordinates) and external customers; Interact internally with leaders and customers on business matters and partners with functional leadership towards success and continuous improvement
• Responsible for customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and the overall management of the customer relationship to determine needs, requirements and new business
• Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations
• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences
• Experience with CMMI, AS9100, Earned Value Management, Understanding of ITAR, licensing, and compliance requirements
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

​Qualifications We Prefer:

• Masters degree in a technical discipline with 8-10 years of relevant leadership and/or project management experience.
• Previous Technical Leadership experience in large aircraft modification programs
• Extensive experience on programs with aircraft flight and ground test programs
• Experience with FAA Part 25 requirements including DER, UMs, ODAs, and MCB coordination and qualification of aircraft components and systems
• Experience with propulsion engine, power systems, flight control, avionic, fuel, oxygen, interior, ECS, water, and other aircraft system design, modification, and qualifications
• Experience with technical risk identification and managements approaches and processes
• Ability to motivate others with a shared sense of vision or purpose
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies
• Ability to establish centralized, coordinating body for program concerns, recommendations, and issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with corporate
• Ability to establish new and further refining existing templates, tools, and guidelines for program documentation and execution
• Experience with ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

Estimated Starting Salary: $201,369.04 – $276,882.42#LI-HybridSNC 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 .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.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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Location: Wichita, KS

Date: Sun, 11 May 2025 07:45:08 GMT


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