Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative, mission‑driven aerospace solutions? As a Manufacturing Engineer II at SNC, you’ll help shape how our next generation of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A‑ISR) systems are built—supporting platforms like our digitally born, MBSE‑engineered RAPCON‑X. You will take an active role in defining and optimizing manufacturability, applying your expertise in DFM/DFA, tooling design, and process engineering to ensure ISR aircraft modifications, avionics integration, and mission‑system installations are executed with precision, efficiency, and consistency. This is a hands‑on opportunity to influence production flow, build quality, and manufacturability across the Mission Solutions & Technologies (MST) portfolio.
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
- Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation supporting the production and integration of avionics, sensors, wiring, and mission‑system hardware for Next‑Gen ISR aircraft.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new A‑ISR products and modifications, ensuring designs translate smoothly into repeatable, high‑quality production.
- Collaborate with design, quality, and systems engineering teams to ensure ISR components—such as sensor racks, mission equipment, harness assemblies, and structural mods—are manufacturable, certifiable, and built to the highest standards. Design and implement production tooling and fixtures that enable precise installation, alignment, and assembly of mission‑critical aircraft components.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues affecting aircraft modification, mission‑system integration, or avionics installation.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline build flow, reduce waste, and elevate production throughput for ISR aircraft programs.
- Develop and optimize production flows, workstation layouts, and material‑handling plans that support efficient aircraft modification and mission‑system integration.
- Partner closely with shop floor technicians and cross‑functional teams from concept through implementation—an expectation consistently seen in similar MEC II roles.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering (an advanced degree may substitute for experience).
- Proficiency with CAD software and the creation of process documentation.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, manufacturability, and production processes.
- Experience working on multidisciplinary teams supporting complex aerospace or mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, CNC machining, or rapid‑prototype tooling used in aerospace integration.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry, particularly in aircraft modification, avionics integration, or mission‑system production.
- Familiarity applying and interpreting GD&T (ASME Y14.5) for avionics hardware, brackets, racks, and airframe installation features.
- Knowledge of modern design and manufacturing principles including parametric modeling, model‑based definition (MBD), material selection, and process optimization.
- Experience supporting traveler development, shop floor coordination, and non‑conformance dispositions (MRB participation)—capabilities that mirror expectations from prior MEC II roles.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or transition‑to‑production efforts for aerospace systems.
- Exposure to PLM, MES, and MRP systems, consistent with MSC/PLM/MES requirements seen in internal MEC II postings.
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: $74,581.13 - $102,549.04. 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.
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.
