Cora Pierce

Cora McCanlies is a Crew Systems Engineer at Sierra Space, where responsibilities include systems engineering requirements and systems definitions support for the Utilization IPT. Prior experience includes roles as a Structural Analysis Engineer and Research Engineer at CONMED Corporation, where Cora conducted various testing for new product developments. Additional experience at CONMED included research and development engineering focused on thermal measurements and testing for medical devices. Cora also has a background as a Mechanical Engineer, designing 3D printed solutions for laparoscopic testing and compliance with FDA requirements. Early career roles included Summer Camp Director at the Colorado School of Mines and Personal Trainer Group Fitness Instructor at Next Level Athletics. Cora holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, earned between 2018 and 2022.