Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Subject Matter Expert

SNC is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team! This role represents the pinnacle of Systems Engineering technical acumen at SNC and will act as a resource to the entire ISR, Aviation and Security (IAS) Business Area. This role will provide Systems Engineering program support by applying and improving SNC best practices and standard processes. The Technical SME will lead and/or participate in non-advocate reviews, tiger team efforts, Chief Engineer technical interchange meetings, and cross-directorate knowledge sharing. The selected candidate will provide technical mentorship and Systems Engineering sponsorship across various disciplines. Additionally, the role requires active industry involvement to bring cutting-edge knowledge to SNC, advocate for the company, and represent it effectively. The candidate will contribute to proposal and business development by determining technical approaches, aiding in proposal content creation, and evaluating technical material. Furthermore, they will support IAS Functional Engineering by assisting the functional manager with processes and tools and developing the discipline roadmap.

What you can expect:

The opportunity to be part of a growing global success story; a fun, fast-paced work environment and a relaxed, supportive team which encourages personal growth; competitive salary, generous PTO, standard holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year's; flexible work arrangements. You can also expect:
• Modern Campus setting built with collaborative spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout
• Generous paid time off and flex time
• Exclusive SNC Company Events
• Free on-site fitness center
• Quick access to walking and biking trails
• State-of-the-art coffee house
• Full-service cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options
• Leadership and development training
• SNC Mentorship Program
• World-class 401K program – SNC generously contributes 150% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation
• Relocation Packages
• World-class medical and dental insurance
• Education reimbursement
• Volunteering opportunities

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.

As a member of the IAS Engineering Leadership Team, you will be a pivotal player in shaping and defining how SNC develops technical solutions for aerospace and defense proposals/programs.  You will work with Program Teams and various functional organizations to define aircraft and systems level architectures that meet customer requirements. This includes facilitating the start-up and guidance for new groups to jump-start their systems engineering and aircraft architecture journey.   

Additionally, the Systems Engineering Technical SME will report directly to the Sr Chief Engineer in this role and will work closely with Chief Engineers and Functional Engineering Managers to develop technical roadmaps, best practices, business proposals and solutions/plans for program execution, and business area execution strategy related to Systems Engineering. Finally, the Systems Engineering Technical SME will represent SNC and IAS with customer and industry communities by participating and volunteering in customer engagements and efforts to advance SNC interests across industry.  

Success looks like: 

• Ability to support IAS program teams and apply systems engineering principles over the entire life cycle of products from concept definition, system definition, system realization, to system deployment and use in accordance with the SNC & DOD strategies.

• Successfully working with other Technical SMEs and Functional Managers to mature and define best practices in the areas of processes, procedures, and tools related to Systems Engineering.

• Significant experience with DOD customer needs and how to develop and integrate solutions into multiple types of military and commercial aircraft.

• Understanding of Integrated Development Environments as used by multi-disciplines within both traditional systems engineeri