Material Science Engineer III

Sierra Space

Material Science Engineer III leading complex engineering projects at Sierra Space. Utilizing expertise in material sciences for innovative solutions and collaboration across technical disciplines.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,664 - $152,184 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize extensive experience and expertise to lead complex engineering projects
Provide innovative and practical solutions in material sciences
Independently develop approaches to address technical challenges
Act as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for discrete technical packages
Provide guidance to less experienced engineers
Collaborate across all technical disciplines to integrate material science solutions into broader engineering projects
Develop and document technical data, reports, and presentations to support engineering projects
Participate in technical reviews, project meetings, and strategy sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
professional development

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

material sciencestechnical principlestechnical standardstechnical theoriestechnical conceptsproject managementengineering documentationtechnical problem solvingdata analysisreport writing

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationguidanceindependent problem solvingimaginative thinkingpractical solutionscommunicationstrategic thinkingmentoringadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeU.S. Security Clearance