Sierra Space

aerospace

PrincipalLoads&DynamicsEngineer

$169–233k Centennial, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Loads & Dynamics Engineer at Sierra Space. Skills: Dynamics and Vibration, analysis process definition and documentation, company-level aerospace principles, standards, theories, and concepts. providing advanced expertise in dynamics and vibration. creating analysis process definitions and documentation for use across multiple programs and levels of experience”

What You'll Achieve.

safeguard our nation; sustain human presence in space; secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond; safeguard national security; protect, preserve and empower; ensure thorough and accurate assessments to support project objectives; ensure they meet performance and safety requirements; inform design decisions; identify areas for improvement; ensure best practices and high standards are maintained; support their technical and professional development; effectively communicate findings; support decision-making processes; align with broader organizational goals; protect space-based assets; enable space exploration

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Exceptional problem-solving skills; relentlessly pursuing solutions

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain a U. S. Security Clearance, U. S. Citizenship status is required, active U. S. Security Clearance for employment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +10 yrs experience), 12+ years of related experience, Advanced knowledge in Dynamics and Vibration, Ability to create analysis process definition and documentation to be used by multiple programs and levels of experience, Ability to define company-level aerospace principles, standards, theories, and concepts, Ability to obtain a U. S. Security Clearance

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, Proficiency with advanced engineering software tools such as MATLAB, NASTRAN, ANSYS, or similar, Extensive experience with vehicle-level testing and validation, including the ability to design and execute complex test plans, Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a proven track record of innovative solutions in aerospace engineering, Superior communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior management and external stakeholders, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating leadership and collaboration skills, Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines, Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) for structural dynamics, with a background in interpreting and validating FEA results, Advanced experience with vibration and shock testing and analysis, including the development of mitigation strategies for dynamic issues, Mastery in using simulation tools for dynamic analysis, with the ability to develop and validate complex models for predicting system behavior under various conditions

What You'll Do.

providing advanced expertise in dynamics and vibration

creating analysis process definitions and documentation for use across multiple programs and levels of experience

defining company-level aerospace principles

providing advanced knowledge

and evaluation of loads and dynamics for aerospace systems

analyzing and interpreting data from tests and simulations

preparing detailed technical documentation and reports

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaboration with cross-functional teams; develop and refine system designs; provide guidance to engineering teams; mentoring junior engineers; work as part of a team

Communication Scope

Superior communication and presentation skills; conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences; preparing detailed technical documentation and reports

Process & Methodology

manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines

Full Job Description

# **Sierra Space Careers:** At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team. # **About the Role** The Principal Loads & Dynamics Engineer role focuses on providing advanced expertise in dynamics and vibration. The position involves creating analysis process definitions and documentation for use across multiple programs and levels of experience, as well as defining company-level aerospace principles, standards, theories, and concepts. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, technical leadership, and mentoring junior engineers. This role is critical in shaping engineering practices and driving the success of aerospace systems. In this role, you will provide advanced knowledge, analysis, and evaluation of loads and dynamics for aerospace systems, ensuring thorough and accurate assessments to support project objectives. You will create analysis process definitions and documentation to be utilized across multiple programs and by engineers at various experience levels, contributing to standardization and consistency. Additionally, you will define company-level aerospace principles, standards, theories, and concepts to guide engineering practices and ensure technical excellence. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will develop and refine system designs, ensuring they meet performance and safety requirements while analyzing and interpreting data f

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