We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Responsibilities
Drive proactive Mechanical architecture decisions across the program
Lead engineering team focused on cohesive Mechanical system and subsystem design
Advise SV Lead and Chief Engineer on system-level impacts and risks related to Mechanical subsystems
Manage physical interfaces
Maintain the Mechanical Interface Control Documents (MICDs) between payloads, subsystems, and the bus.
Resolve interference issues
Identify and resolve physical, envelope, and mating conflicts between components before hardware reaches the floor
Mass properties tracking
Monitor and report system-level mass, center of gravity (CG), and moments of inertia (MOI)
Leads Mechanical test definition and planning
Leads mechanical functional support to AI&T for Mechanical nonconformances.
Responsible for ensuring Mechanical nonconformances are closed.
Design mechanical systems from concept through production and flight test.
Support integration, manufacturing, ground test, and flight operations, incorporating lessons learned into future designs.
Continuously improve engineering workflows, design standards, and digital engineering capabilities as the team grows.
Keep an open and innovative mindset to implement improvements in a continuous improvement spirit
Scope of Responsibility
Mechanical System Design & Analysis
Mechanical Analysis & Compatibility
Mechanical Integration
MICD Collection
Minimum Qualifications
Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +8 yrs experience).
Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).
Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products.
An Active Security Clearance is required
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking.
Strong understanding of technical baseline and configuration management.
Proven experience in leading projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Compensation
Pay Range
$143,700.00 - $197,608.50
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This position requires current/active Secret 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.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
