Material Science Engineer III
Sierra SpaceColorado, United States • Wisconsin, United States • Louisville, Colorado, United States
Posted April 24, 2026
110664 - 152184 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Sierra Space is building a shared ecosystem in space for scientific collaboration and innovation to benefit life on Earth. With technologies that make space more affordable and accessible, we’re dedicated to creating a prosperous and secure space economy that will benefit all of humanity. Rapidly advancing toward the launch of the next generation of space transportation, the world’s first commercial spaceplane, Dream Chaser®, will perform cargo supply and return missions for NASA - delivering up to 12,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) at a time. Sierra Space is also the developer of the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE™), a modular, three-story inflatable habitat that we are developing as we build the first commercial space station. The unique structure will provide opportunities for multiple businesses including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, to optimize zero gravity benefits.
Job Description
We are seeking a Material Science Engineer III to lead complex engineering projects and provide innovative solutions in material sciences. The successful candidate will have extensive experience and expertise in material sciences, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills.
Requirements
- Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience)
- Typically 5+ years of related experience
- Expertise in material sciences
- Experience managing discrete technical packages as a Responsible Engineer (RE)
- Complete understanding and application of technical principles, standards, theories, and concepts
- General knowledge of related disciplines
- Ability to provide solutions to wide-ranging technical problems that are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives
- Ability to work under general direction to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions
- Ability to work across all technical disciplines
- Ability to provide guidance to entry-level engineers
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- Life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Generous Paid Time Off