Structural Engineer III (Stress Analysis)

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.
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
The Space Destinations organization is a diverse, collaborative team tasked with rapidly creating the next generation of extraplanetary technology, products, and capabilities for Sierra Space. We are hands-on, embrace risk, and move quickly to deliver impactful solutions for our customers. The stress analyst supports the concept, architecture, design, build, verification and validation, and operation of innovative robotic and manned spacecraft and subsystems for Low Earth Orbit (LEO), lunar, and deep space applications.
Specifically, you will be working on structural subsystems of our cutting edge LIFE Habitat. As a stress analyst, you will appraise the structural integrity of primary and secondary structures via classical hand calculations and computational methods in order to support component design throughout the product lifecycle. You will evaluate complex systems comprising of metallic, composite, and softgoods materials.
Must-haves:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
• Expertise with Finite Element (FE) analysis tools such as Nastran and FEMAP
• Proficiency generating FE and analytical models of mechanical components and assemblies
• Proficiency using classical analysis using industry-standard hand calculation methods
• Experience using NASA and aerospace industry standards (e.g., NASA 5020)
• Understanding of aerospace engineering principles and practices
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary design and development teams

Preferred:

• Significant experience with composite materials, mechanisms, or ground support and test equipment
• Proficient with static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock analysis methods
• Experience with material and geometric nonlinearity
• Significant experience developing software tools to expedite analyses
• Knowledge of NASA and aerospace industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing and production processes
• Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis utilizing tools such as NASGRO or AFGROW
• Experience performing composite and metallic structural member sizing and optimization using Hypersizer or HyperX.
• Experience authoring structural substantiation reports
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

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.
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 25 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

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $91,154.71 - $125,337.72
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.