Manufacturing Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Hagerstown, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$64,853.15–$89,173.08 Per Year

SKILLS

Adjudication, Aerospace and Defense, Aircraft Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Design for Assembly (DFA), DoD Clearance, Documentation, Electrical Wiring, Federal Government, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Homeland Security, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Integration Testing, Intelligence Gathering, Leading Edge Technology, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Reviews, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Production Systems, Rapid Prototyping, Security Clearance, Surveillance, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD)

LOCATION

Hagerstown, MD

POSTED

Today

Are you a bold thinker looking to start your career in aerospace manufacturing? At SNC's Hagerstown, MD site, you'll help bring the next generation of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A-ISR) platforms to life-including our digitally born, MBSE-engineered RAPCON-X. As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you'll support the production and integration of avionics, mission systems, and aircraft modifications that enable these cutting-edge ISR capabilities. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to creating efficient manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions that keep our Next-Gen ISR programs mission-ready. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills while helping deliver aircraft that operate globally in complex environments.

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.

Responsibilities:

Support the creation of detailed work instructions and process documentation that enable the efficient build of avionics and mission-system components supporting SNC's Next-Gen ISR platforms, including the digitally born RAPCON-X.
Assist in designing and implementing manufacturing processes for new and evolving A-ISR products, contributing to rapid integration timelines and modular reconfiguration that these aircraft are known for.
Collaborate with design engineering teams to review product concepts for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), helping ensure sensors, avionics, mission equipment, and wiring systems can be efficiently produced, installed, and maintained on ISR aircraft.
Aid in the development and implementation of production tooling and fixtures, supporting the precision and repeatability required for avionics integration on advanced intelligence-collection platforms.
Participate in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues, gaining exposure to real-world aircraft modifications, mission-equipment installations, and rapid-prototyping activities tied to ISR capability development.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing production efficiency, reducing cycle time, and enhancing quality for aircraft designed to operate in near-peer and contested environments.
Learn how manufacturing supports full aircraft lifecycle needs, from initial build through integration, test, sustainment, and mission-specific reconfiguration for global ISR operations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline.
0-2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or process engineering (internships and co-ops welcome).
Basic proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) tools and process documentation.
Foundational understanding of engineering principles and basic manufacturing practices.
Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams supporting aircraft and avionics integration.
Ability to obtain and United States Top Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process-optimization methods.
Exposure to Aerospace or Defense manufacturing, ideally involving avionics or aircraft modifications supporting mission-system integration.
Familiarity with applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
Knowledge of standard industry design principles, including parametric modeling, model-based definition, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
Experience supporting work instruction or traveler development.
Exposure to MRB processes, non-conformance dispositions, or quality system workflows.
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) or transition-to-production activities.
Familiarity with PLM, MES, or MRP systems used in an aerospace production environment.

Essential Functions:

Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

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: $64,853.15 - $89,173.08. 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.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a world-class prime systems integrator and electronic systems provider known for its rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions. Fast-growing and widely diversified, SNC is a high-tech electronics, engineering, and manufacturing corporation that continues to expand its impressive portfolio of capabilities, programs, products and services.

SNC is a privately held company under the leadership of CEO, Fatih Ozmen, and President and CFO, Eren Ozmen. Over the last 30 years under the Ozmen’s leadership, SNC has remained focused on providing its customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and has a strong and proven track record of success. Headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, SNC is the Top Woman Owned Federal Contractor in the United States.

Since SNC was founded in 1963, its strong tradition has been to develop and provide high technology Electronics, Avionics, and Communications systems. Investing heavily over the years in people, processes, modern facilities, and the state-of-the-art equipment, SNC continues to enhance our technical advantage to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to our customer’s requirements. With numerous successful and diverse acquisitions, SNC continues to acquire new capabilities as we expand our tradition of excellence into the areas of Renewable Energy, Telemedicine, Nanotechnology, Cyber, Net-Centric Operations, Microsatellites and Human Space Flight.

SNC employs an extremely talented workforce of over 2100 people most of whom are scientists, engineers, or technical personnel with college or advanced degrees, and all of whom are dedicated to satisfying our customers' needs. Our 7 different Business Areas operate from 31 locations in 16 states along with numerous customer support sites located throughout the world. Please take a look around our website as it provides much more information about SNC to include a detailed de ion of each Business Area and their respective capabilities, programs, products, and services.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1963

WEBSITE

http://www.sncorp.com/

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