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Mechanical Engineer III

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Dice.com | Sierra Nevada Company, LLC

Hagerstown, MD (In Person)

$117,127 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 10 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/25/2026

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Job Description

Mechanical Engineer III Skills
  • Agile
  • Research Design
  • Leadership
  • ISR
  • Lifecycle Management
  • Adobe AIR
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Accountability
  • Earned Value Management
  • Issue Resolution
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Status Reports
  • System Requirements
  • Supervision
  • Verification And Validation
  • Data Management
  • Collaboration
  • Program Management
  • Mentorship
  • Process Engineering
  • Workflow
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Operational Excellence
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • GD&T
  • Computer Hardware
  • Team Leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Product Support
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Information Design
  • Management
  • Training
  • Life Insurance
  • DoD
  • Security Clearance
  • Aerospace
  • FOCUS
  • Innovation
  • Art
  • SNC
  • Law
  • SummaryDo you enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems?
Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. Our Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll conceptualize and deliver complex mechanical structures and systems and your technical duties include the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle. We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer III to join our team and play a key role in advancing our next-generation ISR product lines. This position is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are looking to expand beyond technical execution and grow into future leadership roles.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains
  • air, land, sea, space and cyber.
ResponsibilitiesFunctional Team LeadershipLead teams to ensure seamless collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain disciplines. Drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and ensure the team meets technical, cost, and schedule objectives for program success.

Execution Monitoring and ControlResponsibilities include managing control accounts using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, monitoring and controlling project work against the plan, supporting project-level issue resolution, and performing functional area replanning as needed. Additionally, these responsibilities involve managing project stakeholder engagement and preparing and delivering project status reports for Mechanical Engineering tasks.

Technical Execution OversightResponsible for overseeing system requirements definition and analysis, ensuring design definition aligns with architecture, and supervising integration, verification, and validation activities.

Risk, Configuration, and Data ManagementIdentify and analyzing project risks and opportunities, executing risk treatment and mitigation actions, managing and controlling configuration baselines, and collecting, storing, and analyzing project measurement data.

Cross-Disciplinary CollaborationWork closely with other engineering disciplines, program management, and external suppliers to align technical objectives and ensure product integrity throughout the lifecycle. Build strong working relationships to achieve shared goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Mentorship and Development of Early Career Mechanical EngineersProvide technical guidance, career development support, and constructive feedback to junior engineers. Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment w team members can grow their skills and contribute to project success.

Process Development and Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve engineering processes, and enhance team efficiency. Consult on and implement best practices, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and maintain a culture of operational excellence.
Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
  • Ability to obtain and maintain
United States Top Secret Security ClearanceQualifications We Prefer:
  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Understanding of applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per
ASME Y14.5
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
  • Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes
  • Knowledge of environmental requirements for components utilized in aircraft and space applications
  • 2 years of previous team lead experience
  • Experience providing technical guidance to a diverse team of engineers on issues related to mechanical engineering
  • Experience with manufacturing, production, and product support to include disposition of engineering non-conformances
  • Familiarity with FAA , NASA, and/or DoD design and construction regulations
Essential Functions:
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • ing systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to develop mechanical designs
  • Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management
  • Ability to understand technical documents, designs and test reports.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
Estimated Starting Salary Range:
$98,633.53
  • $135,621.
11. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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 employmen... Visit the Employer site for more details