Job Description SummaryAt Sierra Space, we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Sierra Space builds and delivers the future of space transportation, destinations, and infrastructure, offering “space-as-a-service” in support of the new space economy.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, 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 Express your interest in becoming a Systems Engineer at Sierra Space! As a Systems Engineer within our Space Destinations Sector, you would use your skills and expertise to design, architect, model, simulate, certify, and improve cutting edge products and services. You would be working closely with a strong team, developing complex system architectures, ushering them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and test. And, as a cross-functional engineer, you would be directly responsible for the progress and success of the integrated products that will change the world! The company is evolving rapidly, and the Systems Engineering group looking to identify Systems Engineers at multiple experience levels with experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Systems Engineering & Integration Support for:Flight SoftwareStructures/Stress Analysis/DynamicsMechanisms and GimbalsHuman IntegrationSystems Integration/Systems AnalysisEnvironmental Control and Life SupportThermal Control/Thermal AnalysisCybersecurityAssembly and TestElectrical PowerCommunicationsCommand & Data HandlingLaunch Vehicle IntegrationGuidance, Navigation, and ControlPropulsionSystem Autonomy and Fault ManagementRequirements GatheringVerification & ValidationNote: These roles will be on-site and in the Greater Denver Metropolitan Area (Broomfield, CO or Centennial, CO). Must-haves:Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or related discipline and typically the following years of relevant experience noting that higher education may be considered in lieu of experience: Systems Engineer Level I: 0-2 yearsSystems Engineer Level II: Typically, two (2) or more yearsSystems Engineer Level III: Typically, six (6) or more years Senior Systems Engineer: Typically, a minimum of 10 (ten) or more yearsPrincipal Systems Engineer: Typically, a minimum of 14 (fourteen) or more yearsRelevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.Practical knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices Skill working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment. Preferred:Experience with performing trades, thinking big picture, and weighing many potential impacts.Skilled at working in fast-paced environment and managing priorities and level of detail to meet deadlines.Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principlesPractical knowledge of industry standard design principlesExperience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting.Experience with computer-aided design or similar softwareBackground in the Aerospace/Defense industriesExperience with spaceflight or space systemsExperience with design for human safetySkilled at working in diverse and complex teams, leading through uncertainty and building up team members to promote collaboration.The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security ClearancesImportant Notice:To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.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 http://www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products, and services.Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and stepsFrequently 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/materialsRarely exposed to loud noisesEstimated Starting Salary Range: $120,552.10 - $165,759.14Sierra 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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