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Posted on 10/1/2025

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Aerospace and defense contractor; C5ISR systems

Compensation Overview

$59k - $77.5k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Hagerstown, MD, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of study and typically 0-2 years of relevant experience
  • Exposure to the engineering change process
  • Basic understanding of master production planning
  • Basic understanding of Supply Chain Management and Logistics
  • Familiarity with applicable manufacturing drawings
  • Relevant experience must be in a similar role or technical position such as structural or electrical/avionics technician or quality control inspector
  • Experience in performing or interpreting installations using engineering drawings, schematics, and/or technical documentation
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and interpretation or creation of work instructions
  • Exposure to engineering design change control processes
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) reviews and maintain strict revision control within the ERP system.
  • Manage the creation and processing of sales orders, manufacturing orders, and purchase requisitions/purchase orders.
  • Allocate raw and finished goods to meet production and delivery schedules.
  • Monitor material levels to prevent shortages and scheduling delays.
  • Support and maintain firm planned, released, and in-shop manufacturing orders to ensure seamless production operations.
  • Identify and resolve material and scheduling issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and execute supply chain schedules.
  • Develop and maintain efficient supply chain schedules for optimal order and delivery planning.
  • Ensure timely and accurate planning of orders and deliveries to meet customer demands and production needs.
  • Utilize MRP systems to plan and control inventory, production, and procurement activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
  • Create and maintain detailed Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) for process plans and manufacturing orders, ensuring logical sequencing.
  • Implement manufacturing part numbers from the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, aligning with design and production requirements.
  • Update routings in the ERP system to reflect efficient and cost-effective production processes.
  • Generate detailed process plans and work instructions in the MES to guide production activities.
  • Handle production scheduling, work center scheduling, and manage in-process manufacturing orders.
  • Collaborate with program management, design engineers, quality, and production teams to develop efficient and high-quality production methods.
  • Research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy, and improve products to meet customer needs and market demands.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate records of production activities, including MBOMs, process plans, work instructions, and schedule changes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Program Management
  • Technical/Engineering degree
  • Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as it applies to Supplier Management
  • Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and /or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
  • Experience in Supply Chain Management and /or Operations Management
  • Understanding of Unified Commercial Code (UCC)
  • Experience in Microsoft Office
  • Experience in digital tooling applications
  • Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
  • Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes
  • Familiarity with work instruction/traveler development
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
  • Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB)
  • Experience with new product introduction and transition to production
  • Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems
  • Experience with creating work instructions within a Manufacturing Execution System
  • Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation

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Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an aerospace and defense contractor that secures and executes U.S. government contracts with DoD and NASA. It designs and modifies aircraft systems and develops C5ISR solutions, backed by electronics, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. The company differentiates itself through a long history, in-house integrated capabilities, and strategic acquisitions that focus on government needs. Its goal is to win and execute complex national security and space missions by delivering end-to-end aerospace and defense systems.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sparks, Nevada

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Vindler 2.0 scales to 20+ satellites, capturing DoD RF intelligence demand by 2028.
  • $13B SAOC contract through 2036 replaces E-4B fleet with SNC-led integration.
  • NRO selects Vindler for RF study, unlocking expanded intelligence procurement contracts.

What critics are saying

  • SpaceX Starshield erodes Vindler market share in DoD RF contracts within 12 months.
  • Boeing protests SAOC contract, delaying award 6-12 months via GAO challenges.
  • DoD FY2027 NDAA mandates redesign SNC C5ISR electronics, slashing margins immediately.

What makes Sierra Nevada Corporation unique

  • SNC excels as privately owned mid-tier prime contractor with rapid innovation agility.
  • SNC delivers open architecture C5ISR systems across air, space, and cyber domains.
  • SNC specializes in mission-tailored aircraft modifications for DoD and NASA contracts.

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Dental Insurance

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Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Company News

Defence Leaders Limited
Apr 16th, 2026
U.S. Army boosts Gray Eagle drone with advanced electronic intelligence upgrade.

U.S. Army boosts Gray Eagle drone with advanced electronic intelligence upgrade. Image: General Atomics The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) a contract to equip its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range drone with upgraded electronic intelligence capabilities, strengthening its ability to detect and locate enemy air defence systems. The new electronic intelligence (ELINT) sensor package will allow Gray Eagle ER aircraft to operate beyond the reach of adversary threats while scanning deep into contested airspace. The upgrade directly supports the Army's Integrated Air Defence System (IADS) mission, feeding real-time intelligence to ground commanders. GA-ASI President David R. Alexander said the combination of long-range detection and the platform's endurance ensures commanders can track when an adversary IADS is active. He added that Gray Eagle's open systems architecture makes the integration straightforward but operationally significant, according to GA-ASI. Targeting enemy air defences. The ELINT sensor identifies and geo-locates critical threats essential to Joint Force Operations. GA-ASI will partner with Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and the Capability Program Executive for Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare to integrate advanced radar detection and signal collection technology into the platform. The upgrade enhances Gray Eagle ER's value in contested environments where identifying and suppressing enemy air defences is a prerequisite for broader operations. By keeping the drone outside threat envelopes, the Army also reduces risk to crewed aircraft operating in the same battlespace, a key objective in modern manned-unmanned teaming concepts. A platform built for multi-domain operations. The ELINT upgrade is one layer of a broader sensor modernisation effort. Gray Eagle ER has already demonstrated modernised Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Synthetic Aperture Radar and Moving Target Indicator (SAR/MTI) capabilities, and Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) radios across multiple Army exercises. These capabilities align with the Army's C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) architecture, a framework designed to allow rapid integration of new sensors, payloads, and weapons as threats evolve. The approach gives programme managers flexibility to adapt the platform without costly redesigns. Proven in contested environments. Gray Eagle ER demonstrated its multi-mission potential during Project Convergence Capstone-5 (PCC-5), the Army's large-scale modernisation experiment held last year. Operating in an electronically contested environment, the aircraft conducted persistent Detect, Identify, Locate, and Report (DILR) missions while simultaneously providing aerial mesh network support to manoeuvre units. The exercise highlighted how the platform can bridge communication gaps caused by terrain or range limitations, connecting soldiers and launched effects that might otherwise lose contact. Critically, it did this while remaining resilient to jamming. PCC-5 also demonstrated the platform's human-machine interface improvements, which reduce the cognitive burden on operators by automating certain inputs. Gray Eagle ER cross-cued ELINT, COMINT, SAR, and Aerial Tier Network Expansion (ATNE) data during the exercise, boosting force survivability across the Combined Joint Task Force. Strategic context. The upgrade reflects broader U.S. Army efforts to modernise its unmanned aerial systems for high-end conflict scenarios. As near-peer adversaries invest heavily in integrated air defence networks, the ability to detect, locate, and characterise those systems from standoff range has become a critical operational requirement. Gray Eagle ER's persistent endurance and open architecture position it as a central node in the Army's emerging intelligence and targeting networks.

Tendernews
Sep 25th, 2025
SNC, Embraer Ink A-29 Super Tucano Deal for US Foreign Military Sale

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has signed an agreement to purchase an A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer.

Halldale Group
Sep 24th, 2025
Training Role Secured in US AOC Program

CAE Defense & Security has been selected by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to provide training systems for the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program with the U.S. Air Force.

Insider Monkey
Aug 20th, 2025
AeroVironment (AVAV) Partners with Sierra Nevada for Air Defense System

On August 7, the company announced that it had formed a strategic partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to develop an advanced air and missile defense system for the Golden Dome for America (GDA) initiative.

ExecutiveBiz
Jun 27th, 2025
Joe Kopacz Named AI Tech VP at SNC

Sierra Nevada Corp. has named Joe Kopacz as its first vice president of artificial intelligence technology.

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