Military Fellowship Program: Engineering Technician
Sierra Nevada Corporation · Sparks, NV
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Sierra Nevada Corporation (aerospace & defense) in Sparks, NV.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- AutoCAD
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $98k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 502 live postings that list pay, out of 1495 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nevada plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 11 other live manufacturing postings in Nevada.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 42%
- SolidWorks 42%
- New product launch 33%
- Tooling 33%
- ✓ AutoCAD 33%
- CATIA / NX 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Sierra Nevada Corporation
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Send a short, curious note
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Sierra Nevada Corporation in Sparks
6 other open roles at this site · 5 people we found in manufacturing roles at Sierra Nevada Corporation.
- Engineering Technician III · Manufacturing · Senior
- Production Technician II · Production · Technician
- Assembly Technician II · Manufacturing · Technician
- Quality Engineering Manager II · Quality · Manager
- Assembly Technician I · Manufacturing · Technician
- Military Fellowship Program: Production Technician · Production · Technician
Full description from Sierra Nevada CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
Responsibilities
- ◆Conduct advanced assembly and construction of electronic, mechanical, and optical systems.
- ◆Perform in-depth troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
- ◆Calibrate and test devices using sophisticated equipment and techniques.
- ◆Document and analyze test results and maintenance activities.
- ◆Provide training and mentorship to Engineering Technician I personnel.
- ◆Collaborate with engineers to develop solutions for technical challenges.
- ◆Ensure adherence to safety protocols and industry standards.
You Must Have
- ✓Currently serving as ACTIVE duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
- ✓Associate's degree in a related field of study.
- ✓1+ years of experience as a technician or in a related field.
- ✓Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
- ✓Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- ✓Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
- ✓Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
- ✓Proficiency in electronic, mechanical, or optical systems troubleshooting.
Essential Functions
- ◆Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly.
- ◆Ability to be on your feet for much of the work shift.
- ◆Dexterity to handle and assemble small components.
- ◆Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and loud environments.
- ◆Ability to travel as required.
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 .
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SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.
NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.
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
We Prefer
- •Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry.
- •Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
- •Experience with AutoCAD or other 3-D CAD software.
- •Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
- •Previous supervisory or training experience.
- •Advanced understanding of calibration and testing equipment.
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!