Full-Time
Tooling Engineer III
Sierra Space
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops space vehicles and stations
Compensation Overview
$108k - $148.5k/yr
Senior
No H1B Sponsorship
Lafayette, CO, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
- Proven experience in tool design engineering, preferably in the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of tool design principles and their application to manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in NX for tool design and modeling.
- Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes, assembly techniques and requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations in the aerospace and manufacturing field.
- Familiarity in applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
- Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in tool design and manufacturing activities.
- Designing and developing specialized tools, jigs, and fixtures for the manufacturing and assembly of aerospace components and systems.
- Collaborating with manufacturing engineers and design engineers to understand specific manufacturing requirements and constraints.
- Conducting feasibility studies to provide recommendations for tooling solutions that optimize manufacturing efficiency and quality.
- Using CAD software to create detailed tool designs, including 3D models, drawings, and specifications.
- Conducting design reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure tool designs meet project requirements and standards.
- Liaising with suppliers and vendors to select and procure tooling components and materials.
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive tooling documentation, including design files, drawings, and specifications.
- Supporting manufacturing and assembly teams in the implementation and use of specialized tools and fixtures.
- Conducting tooling validation and verification activities to ensure tool performance and functionality.
- Collaborating with technicians and operators, providing training and guidance on the use of specialized tools and fixtures.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in tool design and manufacturing technologies.
- Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations in all tool design and manufacturing activities.
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in the aerospace industry or a related field.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and requirements.
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies and their application to tool design.
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) for tool design validation in FEMAP.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certifications in the aerospace industry.
- Experience with programming languages commonly used in tool design, such as MATLAB or Python.
Sierra Space develops solutions for space exploration and development, focusing on aerospace and defense. The company creates advanced space vehicles, including the Dream Chaser spaceplane, which can land on conventional runways, making it suitable for transporting cargo and crew to and from space. Sierra Space is also working on space stations designed to support long-duration human spaceflight and scientific research. Their technology includes advanced life support systems and propulsion technologies like the VORTEX engines, which are vital for safe and sustainable space missions. Unlike competitors, Sierra Space emphasizes versatility in its space vehicles and aims to support both government and commercial space activities. The company's goal is to enhance life on Earth and shape the future of humanity through space exploration.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$1.7B
Headquarters
Louisville, Colorado
Founded
2021
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased interest in space tourism boosts demand for Dream Chaser spaceplane.
- Partnerships with pharmaceutical firms open new research avenues in microgravity.
- Modular and inflatable habitats trend supports Sierra Space's habitat development.
What critics are saying
- Legal disputes may harm Sierra Space's reputation and financial stability.
- Leadership changes could lead to strategic instability or shifts.
- Delays in Artemis program may impact Lunar Gateway project involvement.
What makes Sierra Space unique
- Dream Chaser spaceplane can land on conventional runways, enhancing versatility.
- Sierra Space develops advanced life support systems for sustainable human space missions.
- VORTEX engines offer innovative propulsion solutions for in-space and upper stage applications.
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The Next Space StationIn the history of space exploration, space stations have been an important milestone, as they allowed space agencies to develop and test countless systems required for long-term presence in space. They also gave us insight into the effect of weightlessness on the human body and provided a safe structure from which to perform many scientific experiments.With the ISS expected to begin de-orbiting in a few years, it might seem that the more recent Chinese space station Tiangong, now opening for non-Chinese astronauts , most likely first to Russian astronauts, will be the largest inhabited structure in space for the foreseeable future.China plans to double the station from 3 to 6 modules in the coming years. This would bring its mass to 180 metric tons, or just 40% of the ISS's 450 tons.But this is incorrect, as a much more ambitious project than the ISS is being built: the Lunar Gateway.Lunar Gateway is a keystone of the Artemis program, a series of deep space missions looking to bring back Western astronauts to the Moon. You can read an overview of the Artemis missions and the rationale behind them in “ The Artemis Mission: Fly Me To The Moon (Again) ”.The Lunar Gateway will eventually become an anchor point for future Artemis Moon landings and associated missions. It will also be the first deep space station, orbiting another celestial body than Earth, being located as far as ~350,000 km from Earth (210,000 miles), while the ISS was orbiting just 400km above us (250 miles).Why Build The Lunar Gateway?Fitting In Artemis DesignThe Artemis missions aim for long-duration stays on the Moon lasting days and weeks, and eventually, a permanent settlement of the place.You can read a detailed account of the Artemis program in the dedicated report we published recently.This means that a lot of material, spare parts, resupply, personnel, and potential help needs to be located in the immediate vicinity of the lunar missions, not a minimum of several days away, even when assuming a rocket is ready to launch immediately. This is why the Artemis mission IV will be, in large part, dedicated to building the Lunar Gateway, a space station orbiting the Moon.The exact date of Artemis IV is unclear, as the program has suffered repeated delays
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