Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at Sierra Space-advocating the
exploration of space, keeping service members safe and creating the systems
that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. Join our team! As
a Systems Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to
research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve
cutting edge products and services. You'll be developing complex system
architectures within contextual modeling platforms, ushering them from
operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation,
and test using progressive tools. As a cross-functional engineer, you are
in charge of system-level ownership of new products and processes through the
p
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
internation
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.
Must-haves:
Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering, Operations Management,
Supply Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or
related discipline and typically 14(fourteen) or more years of relevant
experie
Experience with flight hardware in a manufacturing & production environment
Experience with environment test processes (thermal vacuum, vibration,
EMI/EMC, etc.)
Basic understanding of SMC-S-016: Test Requirements for Launch,
Upper-Stage and Space Vehicles
Extensive troubleshooting experience using a broad range of hardware and
software tools
Experience with complex and professional manufacturing and end-to-end test
plans, test procedures, and test reports in order to demonstrate
compliance to system requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Active TS/SCI clearance
Preferred:
In-depth understanding of SMC-S-016: Test Requirements for Launch,
Upper-Stage and Space Vehicles
Experience with automated software testing
Understanding of the application of Lean manufacturing techniques (e.g.,
White/Orange/Green Belt)
AI&T experience with commercial space vehicles or space systems from
demonstration class through category-A missions
Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experienced in
generation and disposition of product non-conformances
In-depth understanding of product development and verification methodologies.
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.
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 o fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
Rarely exposed to loud noises
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of
candidates is identified.
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