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 create an ecosystem for a prosperous and secure space economy that benefits all humanity. 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, 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 SpaceMust-haves:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experienceRelated experience may be considered in lieu of required educationPropulsion system analysis planning experienceDeveloping predictions for propulsion system level validation & verification eventsExperience in planning & execution of technical activities around customer requirementsReading, interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, & schematicsOriginate specifications, control documents, verification and validation plans, procedures, reports, or other documentation in support of design & development activitiesImplementation of operating procedures, resolutions of system issues, & provide technical information while working with other EngineersPreparation of material for and conduct periodic design reviewsEnsuring conformance of products with Engineering design and performance specificationsExecution with engineering design and development activities consistent with customer quality, cost, & schedule requirementsExperience in conducting research which test and analyze the feasibility, design, operation, & performance of equipment, components, and systemsDemonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practicesExperience with Computer Aided Engineering toolsExperience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamsPreferred:Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5Development of necessary propulsion analytical tools (both COTS and internally developed) required to complete the design requirements of the propulsion systems. This will include propulsion system and thermal analysis to include predictive analysis, model correlation with experimental data, design group interfaces, production support, test support and data reductionEstimation of costs and submitting bids for EngineeringExperience in Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis Experience 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 processesThe 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 www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Estimated Salary Range: $126,031.74 -$ 173,293.65Physical/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 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 noisesReferral Bonus:$1,500Sierra 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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