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    locations

    Louisville, CO

    Centennial, CO

    time type

    Full time

    posted on

    Posted 9 Days Ago

    job requisition id

    R23533


    Do you enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems? Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment.

    Our Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services.

    These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems.

    You'll conceptualize and deliver complex mechanical structures and systems and your technical duties include the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.


    Sierra Space-based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL—designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S.

    government (including NASA), commercial customers, and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space

    Sierra Space's Orbital Missions and Services (OMS) division focuses on the design, build, and operations of small satellites in support of commercial services and national security space and offers two work locations: Louisville, Colorado and Centennial, Colorado.


    We are seeking a Propulsion Engineer Lead that will contribute to the growth and development of our core spacecraft products.

    You will work across a variety of programs, apply different propulsion technologies, and have a direct influence on both commercial and national security missions.

    You will


    provide ownership of the propulsion subsystem through its lifecycle, develop subsystem requirements, perform subsystem verifications, work with propulsion hardware suppliers, and perform mission calculations as they relate to the propulsion subsystem.


    Must-haves:
    Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
    Understanding of engineering principles and practices
    Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
    Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
    Active Top Secret US government security clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility

    Strongly preferred:
    10+ years of professional experience in space product propulsion
    Demonstrated expertise in mechanical, pneumatic, hypergolic systems
    Proficiency in identifying propulsion subsystem requirements and performing verification
    Experience with propulsion subcomponent or pressurized components (valves, regulators, tubes, pipes) development, design and test
    Proficiency in Solidworks or similar CAD tools
    Proficiency in fluids simulation tools

    Preferred:
    Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
    Understanding of Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis
    Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
    Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes

    At Sierra Space (Sierra Space) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Sierra Space 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 Sierra Space
    Physical/Mental/Emotional


    Requirements:
    Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
    Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
    Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.


    Working Conditions:
    Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
    Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
    Rarely exposed to loud noises


    Referral Bonus:
    $1,500


    IMPORTANT NOTICE:
    This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility 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.

    With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars.

    The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station.

    Please visit to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.

    Estimated Starting Salary Range:
    $120, $180,828.15

    Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.


    Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

    At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work.

    Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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