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
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.
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
willprovide 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 ( igh/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... For full info follow application link.