Senior Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion & Systems

Sierra Space Corporation; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation seeks a Sr Mechanical Engineer to lead design and analysis for complex propulsion-focused programs in a defense and space context. You will act as the prime technical contact, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring performance and safety requirements are met.

The role emphasizes practical, hands-on engineering with latitude to determine objectives and solutions, leveraging experience in mechanical systems and propulsion disciplines

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent with related field; Masters preferred.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering standards, principles, and techniques.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems with ingenuity.
• Capable of determining technical objectives with latitude.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis for complex activities, possibly as Responsible Engineer.
• Manage system and component design, development, and integration with trade studies and verification.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to communicate findings.
• Represent the organization as prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electric propulsion systems knowledge

TS/SCI clearance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree +6 yrs experience

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation seeks a Sr Mechanical Engineer to lead design and analysis for complex propulsion-focused programs in a defense and space context. You will act as the prime technical contact, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring performance and safety requirements are met.

The role emphasizes practical, hands-on engineering with latitude to determine objectives and solutions, leveraging experience in mechanical systems and propulsion disciplines