Integration Engineer I

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Louisville, CO, United States

$69-95k

Full Time

12 days ago

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Job description

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 enjoy collaborating with others to create innovative products and services? At Sierra Space, you will work in multidisciplinary teams to bring concept of operations to fruition to further our customers’ mission objectives. You will work both independently and as part of a team. Join us! As an Integration Engineer, you will research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll consult with program management, design engineers, quality, and production teams in order to develop the most efficient and cost effective means of producing our products at the highest level of quality possible.

As an Integration Engineer on the Dream Chaser team, you will be part of the team responsible for build and integration of the fluids and propulsion, electrical and harnessing, and mechanism systems across the Dream Chaser and Cargo Module vehicles. This role will work heavily alongside both the design and production teams and is responsible for design for manufacturing, concepting tooling, establishing the overall build plans, and supporting execution of the production floor for spacecraft systems. The role requires direct involvement in the component builds through integration of complete vehicle-wide systems; acting as one of the primary driving forces to the successful builds of these vehicles.

Integration Engineers will be highly engaged in the fabrication, test, and integration of a wide range of vehicle and production systems, including designing processes and tooling to rapidly build the Dream Chaser vehicles. As the build progresses, this role will be responsible for integration operations sequencing, and working with technicians to install flight-critical hardware on the vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's of Science degree in related discipline and typically 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Experience with one or more of the following: electrical and harnessing integration, fluids and propulsion integration, or mechanical systems integration.
Experience with propulsion and fluid systems; familiarity with clean rooms and ISO levels, precision cleaning, Orbital Arc welding per AWS D17.1.
Experience with harnessing and electrical systems; ESD zones and safety requirements, harnessing build and routing per IPC 620, IPC J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739, electrical bonding per MIL-B-5087B and NASA-STD-4003.
Experience with complex mechanical assemblies; pneumatic and hydraulic systems, precision clean requirements, ESD sensitive electronics, flight control surfaces, landing gear systems.
Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
An understanding of how to apply and execute on tolerances and requirements across a vehicle level system installation.
Knowledge of industry standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes.
Familiarity with work instruction/traveler development.
Participation in dispositions of Non-Conformance generation through a Material Review Board (MRB)
Experience with new product introduction and transition to production
Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems

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 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
Rarely exposed to loud noises

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.

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

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 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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$68,926.06 - $94,773.33

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.