Sr Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion)

Company: Sierra Space
Location: Madison
Posted on: September 15, 2021

Job Description:

Do you enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems? Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile development environment.

Our engineers with the propulsion team in Madison, WI research, design, develop, and test cutting edge propulsion products. These cover a very wide range from novel reaction control system (RCS) thrusters to large staged combustion engines for upper stage applications. Your technical duties will include the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle. We’re seeking a candidate with a strong background in propulsion development who can play a leadership role on our growing team.

A subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), Sierra Space builds and delivers the future of space transportation, destinations and infrastructure, offering “space-as-a-service” in support of the new space economy. Leveraging breakthrough technologies including the Dream Chaser® spaceplane, also known as America’s Spaceplane®, and expandable LIFE™ habitat, Sierra Space offers turnkey solutions that are modular, reusable and scalable. Sierra Space brings life to space, and space to life. Learn more about Sierra Space

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience in rocket propulsion

• Understanding of rocket propulsion principles and practices

• Familiarity with working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Preferred:

• Knowledge of propulsion analysis tools such as CEA, TDK, RTE, and others.

• Overall knowledge of propulsion principles and practice, including principles of thrust chamber design and a working knowledge of propulsion testing operations & facilities.

• Overall knowledge of fabrication processes including conventional machining, welding, and additive manufacturing, among others.

• Overall knowledge of materials selection for propulsion hardware.

• Understanding of Engineering Simulation such as Finite Element structural analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis

• Familiarity with fluid delivery systems, including elements such as line sizing, valve selection, and pressure drop calculations.

• Experience working directly with customers, vendors, and diverse internal teams.

• Experience with CAD tools, SolidWorks preferred

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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 spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station.  Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.

Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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