Sierra Space

Engineer

• Lead the design, development, and validation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications.
• Take ownership of critical aspects of GNC systems, including design, Monte Carlo simulations, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive innovation in aerospace technology.
• Develop high-fidelity models for GNC sensors and actuators.
• Set up and execute Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate system performance.
• Perform open-loop and closed-loop stability analyses to ensure robust system design.

Controls Engineer III, Guidance and Navigation

Operations

• Oversee and guide the team leads responsible for daily spacecraft operations
• Manage and coordinate the efforts of operations, subsystem engineering, ground systems, and mission planning teams
• Supervise team leads in their adherence to operational safety, cybersecurity, and risk-management protocols
• Oversee the development and evaluation of training programs for flight controllers and subsystem specialists

Flight Operations and Training Lead, Clearance Required

Full-stack Engineer

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards
• Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements
• Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions
• Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and collaborate with team members
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner
• Document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies
• Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support

Software Engineer III – Flight Software, Contractor

Manager

• Responsible for translating functional plans into operational objectives
• Driving the success of larger projects that contribute to multiple areas of the organization
• Overseeing multiple disciplines or departments
• Ensuring that operational processes align with strategic objectives and financial plans
• Providing direct supervision to managers or individual contributors
• Driving the strategy and success of larger projects that impact multiple areas of the organization
• Contributing to financial planning and ensuring execution according to established plans, goals, and priorities
• Regular interaction with leadership, including executive-level stakeholders
• Addressing issues where analysis of data or situations demands conceptual thinking and a deep understanding of organizational objectives
• Upholding and modeling company values; holding others accountable to values

Senior Manager, Program Planning & Scheduling

Financial Planning and Analysis

• assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans
• conduct detailed financial analysis and provide insights to support decision-making
• develop and maintain financial models to enhance budgeting and forecasting processes
• prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and briefings
• lead and mentor FP&A team members, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth
• collaborate with various departments to collect and analyze financial data
• ensure compliance with DoD, government contracting, and public auditing policies
• perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required

Principal FP&A Analyst

Systems Engineer

• The Principal Systems Engineer leads and drives the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle
• The Principal Systems Engineer champions the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development and works to glue segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up validation and verification of the system
• They shepherd the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution
• The Principal Systems Engineer is a strong promoter of Systems Engineering principles and has demonstrated expertise across the major systems engineering skills including requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration and system verification
• The Principal Systems Engineer leads teams to execute complex systems engineering scope and helps mentor and develop systems engineering skills in others
• The Principal Systems Engineer is a thought leader in the systems engineering field and makes significant contributions to engineering initiatives and corporate strategy
• In this role, you will plan and drive multidisciplinary system development initiatives and architect comprehensive systems that integrate multiple subsystems
• You will resolve conflicting system requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives
• Leading the derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of system requirements and architectures will be a key responsibility, along with defining and documenting system concepts of operation
• You will plan, define, and lead development milestone reviews, oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance, and identify and manage technical risks while developing mitigation strategies
• Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement and help define and implement corporate Systems Engineering policies and processes
• Effective communication with team members and stakeholders will be essential to ensure project alignment and successful execution.

Principal Systems Engineer – Systems Engineering Lead

• support the development and analysis of spacecraft systems
• assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of GNC algorithms
• support GNC mode transition analysis and performance evaluations for spacecraft systems
• perform Monte Carlo simulations to quantify system performance and ensure compliance with requirements
• develop MATLAB scripts and models to analyze GNC subsystems
• analyze and interpret data from GNC sensors such as IMUs and GPS
• collaborate with team members to integrate GNC flight software (FSW)
• conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) simulations
• document results, provide technical reports, and communicate findings to the team and stakeholders
• estimate workloads and prioritize day-to-day tasking under the direction of technical leads

Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer I

SDET

• Leading testing processes, designing comprehensive test plans, developing testing strategies, and architecting testing frameworks for aerospace software projects
• Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and procedures to verify functionality, performance, and reliability of aerospace software systems
• Coordinate testing activities and ensure thorough coverage of all requirements
• Perform defect triage
• Significant interaction with cross-functional teams including software development, systems engineering, and quality assurance
• Mentor and guide junior engineers

Software Test Engineer III, Clearance Required

• Designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies
• Writing clean, maintainable code
• Collaborating with team members to understand project requirements
• Contributing to the development of innovative software solutions
• Utilizing version control systems such as Git
• Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards
• Troubleshooting and resolving software-related issues in a timely manner
• Documenting software designs, configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference

Software Engineer II

Electrical Engineer

• Overseeing the design, development, modification, and evaluation of highly complex electrical components and systems
• Leading advanced projects
• Collaborating with a diverse team of engineers and technicians
• Contributing to the development of innovative solutions
• Mentoring less experienced engineers and technicians
• Acting as the technical lead for specialized projects
• Staying updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering
• Conducting tests and simulations to validate the performance of electrical systems and components
• Documenting design processes, test results, and modifications for future reference
• Providing expert technical support and troubleshooting assistance for electrical systems and components
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to project planning and progress discussions

Principal Electrical Engineer – EMI/EMC Lead

Architect

• Lead the engineering team in the design and development of satellite systems
• Work closely with the mission chief engineer and subsystem leads to architect a space vehicle
• Lead the engineering team to conduct spacecraft performance modeling and simulation
• Collaborate with the Space Vehicle Program manager to manage team performance including cost, schedule and risk
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members
• Maintain knowledge of current and developing technologies

Space Vehicle Architect – Clearance Required

IT Support

• Ensuring that developed or modified application components align with the business solution and enterprise architecture
• Designing and implementing software solutions independently
• Performing debugging and testing to ensure software quality and performance
• Undertaking detailed design work in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the overall enterprise architecture
• Developing high-level and functional design documents
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Participating in code reviews and providing feedback to ensure adherence to best practices

Enterprise Architect II

• Utilize extensive experience and expertise to lead complex engineering projects.
• Provide innovative and practical solutions in material sciences.
• Develop approaches to address technical challenges as the Responsible Engineer (RE).
• Guide less experienced engineers and communicate with external parties.
• Lead the development and analysis of materials used in aerospace systems.
• Develop and document technical data, reports, and presentations to support engineering projects.
• Collaborate across all technical disciplines and integrate material science solutions into broader engineering projects.
• Engage with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders to support business activities.

Material Science Engineer III

Security Engineer

• designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect the organization's information systems
• working with various security technologies, including encryption, IDS/IPS, and multi-factor authentication
• conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and documentation
• collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices
• monitoring and responding to security incidents and alerts

Information System Security Officer I – TS/SCI Required

Recruitment

• Develop strategies to attract, engage and recruit top talent
• Build strategic and tactical sourcing strategies
• Manage talent pipeline development and position Sierra Space as an employer of choice
• Conduct thorough screenings and assessments of candidates
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers on the status of open positions and candidate pipelines