Engineering Technician IV (Propulsion / Engine) - Sierra Nevada Corporation

In this role you will have great latitude to establish and perform as an Engineering Technician IV, you will be regarded as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and use your skills and expertise to perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or propulsion. You'll be responsible for constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, and maintaining our equipment, components, devices, or systems. You'll ensure our systems and components meet established specifications. You will support internal and external project efforts by developing and conducting engine performance testing, identifying key test activities, safely operating and testing UAS propulsion systems, working with engineering groups to identify and resolve design flaws and deficiencies. 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. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/ **Responsibilities:** + Ensure safe UAS operations and engine testing + Operation and maintenance of the Engine run cells + Assemble of propulsion system + Set up engine test cell and run engine testing + Document test results **Must-haves:** + Associate's degree in a related field of study, at least 10 years of relevant experience + A higher-level degree may substitute for experience + Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education + Ability to understand and interpret complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications + Comprehensive understanding of the use of standard laboratory test equipment, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, Oscilloscope, Pitot static equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools + Understanding of piston driven engines (2t, 4t, SI, CI) + Experience with piston engine assembly + Experience with Electronic Fuel Injection calibration and testing + Experience with electrical system diagnostics and troubleshooting + Experience with fuel system diagnostics and troubleshooting + Experience with engine dynamometer testing preferred + Experience with harness assembly **Preferred:** + IPC certificate + Basic skills with engine and avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, and wiring installation + Understanding of soldering techniques + Previous experience in a manufacturing environment + Experience with 3-D CAD software + Experience with metal fabrication 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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) . **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. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/) 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! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.