Senior Spacecraft Systems Integration Lead

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a senior mechanical systems engineer to oversee the integration, assembly, and testing of spaceflight hardware for a satellite program. You will ensure mechanical interfaces, masses, and environmental requirements are met across the system lifecycle.

The role demands deep experience in systems engineering practices, MF interfaces, and collaboration with SV Lead and Chief Engineer to manage risks and deliver flight-ready hardware.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically 10+ years of related experience (or Masters +8 years).
• Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle.
• Experience with requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
• Active Security Clearance is required.

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: MICDs between payloads, subsystems, and the bus.
• Resolve interference issues between components before hardware reaches the floor.
• Mass properties tracking: mass, CG, and MOI reporting.
• Lead Mechanical test definition and planning.
• Support Mechanical nonconformances with AI&T.
• Design mechanical systems from concept through production and flight test.
• Support integration, manufacturing, ground test, and flight operations.
• Continuously improve workflows, standards, and digital engineering capabilities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Lifecycle management

V&V

Interface control

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO EA

Rhapsody

MATLAB

SysML

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a senior mechanical systems engineer to oversee the integration, assembly, and testing of spaceflight hardware for a satellite program. You will ensure mechanical interfaces, masses, and environmental requirements are met across the system lifecycle.

The role demands deep experience in systems engineering practices, MF interfaces, and collaboration with SV Lead and Chief Engineer to manage risks and deliver flight-ready hardware.