Sr Material Science Engineer
Sierra SpaceColorado, United States • Wisconsin, United States • Louisville, Colorado, United States
Posted April 29, 2026
137386 - 188926.75 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
As a Sr Material Science Engineer at Sierra Space, you will leverage your extensive experience and demonstrated expertise to lead and guide critical material science engineering efforts. You will apply your deep technical knowledge to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems, often working independently and with considerable latitude. In this senior role, you will play a key part in major programs, potentially taking on project leadership responsibilities, and interacting with senior personnel across the organization.
Requirements
- Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +6 yrs experience)
- Typically, 8+ years of related experience
- Demonstrated expertise in material sciences
- Ability to apply extensive technical expertise and has working knowledge of related disciplines
- Ability to provide solutions to complex technical problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
- Capability to work without appreciable direction, requiring considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments
- Ability to guide the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role
- Competence in interacting with cross-organizational senior personnel on significant technical matters
- Ability to represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects
- 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 benefit package