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# Senior Aerospace Engineer with Security Clearance

- **Company:** Sierra Nevada Corporation.
- **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,661.0 - $207,160.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Databases, Desktop Computing, Linux, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), C4ISR, High Performance Computing, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5887136856

## About the Role

* Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation and improvement. Qualifications You Must Have: * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
 * 10+ years of relevant experience.
 * Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
 * Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
 * Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.
 * Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams. Qualifications We Prefer: * Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
 * Experience estimating & managing project scope & timelines.
 * Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using tools such as StarCCM+.
 * Experience developing aircraft aerodynamic databases.
 * Experience with heat transfer analysis.
 * Experience with aircraft component loads.
 * Experience with aircraft performance analysis.
 * Experience with wind tunnel and aircraft flight test.
 * Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
 * Experience with aircraft static stability analysis.
 * Experience with store separation or 6DOF analysis.
 * Knowledge of high-performance computing and Linux platforms.
 * 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%.

## Description

Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As a Senior Aerospace Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority in the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge aerospace products and systems. You will oversee multiple projects, drive innovation, and mentor engineering teams. 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. Responsibilities: * Provide technical leadership for the development of complex aerospace systems.

 * Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
 * Oversee comprehensive analysis and validation testing.
 * Serve as a subject matter expert in design reviews and technical discussions.
 * Develop and implement engineering best practices and standards.
 * Foster relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry partners.