If you like solving problems and working with complex materials and systems, join our amazing team! As a Sr Principal Structural Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify our 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 examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.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 Primary Responsibilities:• Lead the development of structural design standards, processes, and guidelines for both metallic and composite structure• Lead the integration of structural design tools into our digital environment• Support integration of Advanced parametric modeling with internal loads finite element modelsMust-haves:• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related discipline and typically 17 or more years of relevant experience• Relevant work experience may substitute for required education• Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices• Experience with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams• Experience working all phases of a development program from preliminary design through certification• Experience working with metallic and composite materials including a strong understanding of material selection and manufacturing and production processesPreferred:• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering• Experience using Advanced CAD tools such as NX or CATIA• Experience with Fibersim or Composites Work Bench• Experience with parametric design and Model Based Definition• Experience with MRB support• Experience with woven, unitape, sandwich design• Experience with complex machining and sheet metal design• Experience with 3D Printed Part Design• Experience lofting complex surfaces• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry • The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required • Learn more about the background check process for Security ClearancesSalary range; $144,936.50 - $199,287.69IMPORTANT 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 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 dexterityRarely lifting or carrying up to 25 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 noisesSierra 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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