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Aerospace and Aviation
Dayton, OH (On-Site/Office)
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.
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here .
Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Senior Level Avionics Modification Technical Specialist for our Dayton, Ohio team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in avionics systems, extensive hands-on experience, and a comprehensive understanding of aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving skills, capable of working independently and supports leadership with technical expertise. Must be able to coach and mentor other technicians. Expertise in repairing, maintaining, and modifying complex avionics systems and components, while ensuring FAA compliance, is essential. Recognition for leadership, dedication to safety, and quality is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications You Must Have:
Qualifications We Prefer:
At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
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.
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we're applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you're passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here .
Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Senior Level Avionics Modification Technical Specialist for our Dayton, Ohio team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in avionics systems, extensive hands-on experience, and a comprehensive understanding of aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving skills, capable of working independently and supports leadership with technical expertise. Must be able to coach and mentor other technicians. Expertise in repairing, maintaining, and modifying complex avionics systems and components, while ensuring FAA compliance, is essential. Recognition for leadership, dedication to safety, and quality is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide avionics support for a diverse fleet of military and civilian aircraft, including but not limited to C-130, KC-135, C-17, KC-46, and 747-8i.
- Work with manage and update databases for avionics systems such as Collins, Honeywell, and Garmin.
- Troubleshoot and maintain communication, navigation, landing systems, and cabin Wi-Fi systems and subsystems, including HF/VHF/UHF comm radios, ILS, VOR, ADF, GPS, EGPWS, TAWS, TCAS, ADSB, FMS, AFCS, and Radio Altimeters.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and vendor technicians to ensure timely fixes and preventive maintenance.
- Coordinate with other maintenance departments to resolve chronic aircraft issues.
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards during maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Utilize advanced avionics test equipment and tooling, including multimeters, megohmmeters, milliohm meters, oscilloscopes, frequency/time domain reflectometers, spectrum analyzers, and pitot-static test equipment.
- Read and interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Assembly and modification of wire harnesses to include soldering and/or crimping
- Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and quality completion of tasks
- Follow all safety regulations and company procedures
- Manage complex work
Qualifications You Must Have:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
- A higher-level degree may substitute for experience
- Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex, technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings
- Advanced skills with moderately complex avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering' and crimping techniques
- Must have own tools in good working order
- Candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) in Aviation is a plus
- Proven experience as an Avionics Technician. Military or OJT Aviation training is a plus
- Telecom and/or home integration training and/or experience may substitute for aviation training or experience.
- FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License is a plus
- FCC Operator's Permit is a plus
- Manufacturers/IPC/specialized Formal training is a plus such as J standard soldering, Daniels crimpers, Fiberoptic etc.
- Aircraft Manufacturers formal familiarization (GEN FAM) training is a plus.
- Continues improvement belts or certifications are a plus
- Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL
- Ability to mentor and guide subordinates
- Basic understanding of spectrometer, Oscilloscope and/or Pitot static equipment
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
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.
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