Aerospace Engineer III
- Location
- Lone Tree, CO
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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.
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 .
Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an Aerospace Engineer III, you will lead complex engineering projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers. You will play a critical role in the innovation and development of advanced aerospace systems.
Responsibilities:
- Planning, preparing & running Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) jobs using Siemens Simcenter Star-CCM+
- Includes participation in overall Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) campaign planning; pre- & post-processing, building Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models directly from CAD and/or using Star's internal geometry capabilities, meshing, checking & interpretation of data, etc.
- Working a variety of problems including high-lift and transonic external aerodynamics, internal aero- and thermo-dynamics, etc.
- Building team expertise by capturing, documenting & sharing lessons-learned
- Collaborating with adjacent groups including Aircraft Performance, Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC), Wind Tunnel Testing, Flight Testing, Mechanical Design, Loads, Stress, subcontractors, etc.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Previous experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
- Certification in Project Management.
- Experience preparing, running, and postprocessing CFD using Star-CCM+ specifically
- Experience importing geometry from Dassault Systemes CATIA/3DX into CFD tools
- Enjoys doing CFD & learning new tricks and techniques
- Takes ownership & cares about timeliness and quality of results
- Advanced coursework and/or experience in transonic aerodynamics and/or high-lift aerodynamics
- Advanced coursework and/or experience in aero-thermal analysis
- Advanced coursework and/or experience in internal flows
- Understanding of aircraft external loads, aircraft performance and stability and control.
- Familiarity with wind tunnel and aircraft flight test.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
- Understanding of system-level static and dynamic modeling snd simulation.
- Exposure to aircraft stability principles and control system design and analysis.
- Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Work in an office or hybrid environment.
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: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. 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 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.
From Sierra Nevada Corporation's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 25 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job