Industrial Designer II (Space Destinations) Job at Sierra Space
At Sierra Space, we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Sierra Space builds and delivers the future of space transportation, destinations and infrastructure, offering “space-as-a-service” in support of the new space economy.
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Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations.
Learn more about Sierra Space
As an Industrial Designer II, you will work closely with a team of researchers, engineers and user experience experts to deliver innovative, human-centered solutions for the Space Industry. You will be part of a team that is responsible for driving the vision of what the future of human spaceflight will become. You will be expected to lead user-centered design activities and have a mastery of design principles and methodology. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to identify relevant insights and translate them into actionable design opportunities. The designer advocates for the end user and communicates empathetic design needs to the rest of the team. A successful designer will create value far beyond their core function.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Develop compelling user-centered product design concepts that incorporate ergonomics, functionality, and come to an elegant resolution by utilizing sketches, CAD models, renders and prototypes
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Create presentations using Adobe CCS, Keyshot and Power Point for key stakeholders
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Facilitate communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking across a multidisciplinary team by creating storyboards to illustrate a user-journey, brainstorm sketching, concept drawings and high quality contextual product renderings
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Participate in regular team meetings to discuss activity and progress
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Support engineering teams by designing components and interfaces that optimize a crew experience
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Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Designer, Mechanical Engineering Design or related field and typically three (3) or more years of relevant experience; higher experience may be considered in lieu of experience
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Relevant work experience may substitute for required education
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Portfolio of work with an emphasis on your design process and ability to communicate complex problems and arrive at elegant, user centered solutions. (Must submit portfolio with resume when applying)
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Experience using CAD software, such as Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, CATIA, Rhino and/or Blender.
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Excellent 3D visualization and sketching ability
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Experience with the Adobe CCS
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Proficient using Microsoft Office software
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Be ready to learn! There is a significant amount of knowledge around human spaceflight and the right candidate will be hungry to understand as much of the technical information around the subject matter as possible
Preferred:
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Proficient using Siemens NX software and creating Class-A surfaces
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Prior experience working on space or space related projects.
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Knowledge of industry-standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware and or, fabrication, manufacturing, and production processes
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Experience with VR
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Experience creating renders and animations in Keyshot or other software
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Experience with 3D printing and quick turn mock ups
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An advanced sensitivity to Form and CMF
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Experience in Transportation Design and Class-A surfacing
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Experience working with Human Factors testing and constraints
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The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be requiredLearn more about the background check process for Security Clearances
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $59,935.70 - $82,411.59
www.sierraspace.com
to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and
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As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities, we are taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 and associated variants pose in the workplace. SNC is committed to supporting our employees while ensuring we continue to meet essential national security needs of our country.
With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SNC will continue to require COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees including new hires. In accordance with applicable requirements, all current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated may be required to adhere to enhanced onsite safety protocols including weekly COVID-19 testing, face coverings, and social distancing.
The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
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