Sr Mechanical Engineer - Propulsion Verified today

About the Role

This Sr Mechanical Engineer position focuses on electric propulsion systems, requiring three primary qualifications: expertise in electric propulsion, an active TS/SCI security clearance, and vendor management skills.

You will lead design and analysis efforts for complex propulsion systems, potentially serving as a Responsible Engineer. Your responsibilities include:

• Manage system and component design, development, and integration across trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, testing, verification, and troubleshooting
• Analyze and interpret test and simulation data to inform design decisions and identify improvements
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems requiring ingenuity and creativity
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to communicate findings and support project objectives
• Serve as prime technical contact on contracts and projects, working with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives
• Mentor junior engineers on technical and professional development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop system designs meeting performance and safety requirements

Experience with chemical propulsion systems is also valued alongside electric propulsion expertise.

About You

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience, or Master's plus 6+ years experience)
• Typically 8+ years of related mechanical engineering experience
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Ability to provide solutions to complex technical problems requiring ingenuity and creativity
• Ability to work effectively with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and solutions
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance required

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Extensive experience with design, analysis, integration, and test methods related to mechanical, propulsion, structures, fluids, and environmental systems at subsystem and component level
• Proficiency with engineering software tools: NX, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or similar, including advanced GD&T and detail drawing standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously and meet challenging deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with proven innovative solutions in mechanical engineering
• Superior communication and presentation skills for conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and within teams with strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, material sciences, and their impact on mechanical systems
• Experience with end-item or vehicle-level testing and validation, including complex test plan design and execution

Compensation

Pay range: $137,386.00 to $188,926.75. Actual base compensation determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

Requirements

This position requires current, active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required, as non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Sierra Space offers medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.