Sr Launch Vehicle Integration Engineer

Sr Launch Vehicle Integration Engineer

Locations : Louisville, CO; Centennial, CO

Time Type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 5 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID : R23927

Sierra Space Careers : Dare to Dream

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything.

Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.

At Sierra Space, we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few;

instead, we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover, and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth, and together we will alter the course of humanity.

We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

Do you pride yourself in being a creative, integrative engineer with a passion for developing revolutionary technical systems in a collaborative and customer-centric environment?

Come join our team! As a Sr Systems Integration Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to define, design, simulate, integrate, test, certify, and support cutting-edge products and services.

These cover a very wide range from state-of-the-art mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems.

You’ll be responsible for designing systems to meet demanding customer requirements, developing and building complex systems integration labs to verify the design, and integrating a variety of systems together to create a seamless product for the customer.

As a cross-functional engineer, you'll perform system and component-level integration of new products and develop new integration processes throughout the product lifecycle.

About You

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Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly to join us on this transformational journey.

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision, and audacious goals while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.

The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

The Launch Vehicle Integration (LVI) Mission Integrator is responsible for generating and verifying the interface requirements between the Sierra Space designated Spacecraft and the Launch Vehicle (LV).

The LVI organization is looking for an experienced engineer to support integration activities between the spacecraft and multiple launch vehicles, including the Vulcan, H3, New Glenn, Falcon Heavy, Starship Super Heavy, Neutron, Terran R, Ariane 6, and other up-and-coming launch service providers.

Essential Knowledge Includes :

• Understanding a variety of engineering disciplines necessary to provide coordination between Sierra Space and the LV contractor design teams in support of the development of environmental (shock, vibration, acoustic), thermal, venting, gas velocity impingement, contamination, mechanical / electrical ground support equipment, mission design, and mechanical / electrical flight interface requirements between the Sierra Space Spacecraft and LV / launch site.
• Coordinating the distribution and configuration management of integrated system analyses inputs / outputs in a diverse set of technical areas including dynamic environments, control dynamics, structural dynamics, aero-physics, thermal, Avionics (EMC / EMI, RF, and electrical), mechanical, mission design trajectory and performance, contamination, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Generation of the LV statement of work Interface Requirements Document (IRD) and Interface Control Document (ICD) between the Spacecraft and LV.
• Supporting requirement allocation / flowdown to the LV system from the Spacecraft functional areas, and down to various Spacecraft subsystem design specs from the LV system.
• Negotiating LV interface requirements that affect Spacecraft design with the impacted Sierra Space Spacecraft functional team, and developing optimal system-level solutions to any requirement incompatibilities which arise.
• Supporting development of test plans and test execution for risk reduction, and requirement verification of Spacecraft and LV hardware interfaces.
• Developing ICD requirement verifications and closure plan that meet Sierra Space and customer expectations.
• Manage closure plans and verification evidence for each ICD requirement allocated to the Spacecraft System, including GSE.
• Planning and execution of technical reviews (e.g. working group meetings, chairing technical interface meetings, design reviews, internal review boards) for both Sierra Space internally and between Sierra Space and the LV contractor.
• Generating input to and presenting launch systems status at monthly and quarterly program status reviews with Sierra Space’s customer and management.
• Authoring technical and engineering memos as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience may count in lieu of required education.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Progressive experience working in multidisciplinary design & development teams.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with the practical application of requirements development and management, system design, systems integration, technical risk identification, management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications :

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace Spacecraft / LV design or launch operations.
• Experience with SC to LV integration and requirement development / verification.
• Experience reviewing Mechanical / Structural design drawings for requirement compliance.
• Ability to decompose large complicated problems into manageable pieces, understand problems from different points of view, and explain issues / solutions to other engineers and management.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with generation, verification, and management of requirements on space programs.
• Experience using DOORS Database for requirement development and verification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people at various levels.
• Well organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-starter with an ability to quickly reach a level where minimal supervision and direction are required.

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 fumes or hazardous chemicals / materials.
• Rarely exposed to loud noises.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

This position requires an active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. 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.

Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. We also offer a generous benefits 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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range :

$120,552.10 - $165,759.14

At Sierra Space, we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future, and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful.

Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream, and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible.

We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline : This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates are identified.

About Us About Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a leading commercial space company that is building platforms in space to benefit life on Earth. With more than 30 years and 500 missions of space flight heritage, Sierra Space is enabling the future of space transportation with Dream Chaser, the world’s only winged commercial spaceplane.

Expected to launch in 2023 on a series of NASA missions, Dream Chaser can safely carry cargo and eventually crew to on-orbit destinations, returning to land on compatible commercial airport runways worldwide.

Sierra Space is also building the LIFE habitat, a three-story commercial habitation and science platform designed for low Earth orbit (LEO).

Both Dream Chaser and LIFE are central components to Orbital Reef, a mixed-use business park in LEO being developed by principal partners Sierra Space and Blue Origin, which is expected to be operational by 2027.

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