Sr Structural Engineer – Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Lead
Sierra Nevada CorporationPlano, Texas, United States • Dayton, Ohio, United States
Posted February 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.  As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.  Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.
Job Description
Join SNC-led SAOC team to design, evaluate, and certify cutting-edge products and services as a Structural Engineer. Perform fatigue and damage tolerance analysis, lead a team of engineers, and collaborate with customers and regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices
- Advanced knowledge of Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analyses
- Ability to author substantiation reports
Benefits
- Annual incentive pay based on performance
- Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement)
