Sierra Space

Engineer

• Lead the design, development, and verification of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications
• Design and implement advanced guidance and control algorithms
• Architect integrated GNC designs and create detailed plans for program execution
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance across spacecraft subsystems
• Develop Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasking and long-term plans
• Perform sensor and actuator selection and sizing based on program requirements
• Conduct HITL unit and integrated testing to verify GNC subsystem performance

Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

• Contribute to the design, analysis, and implementation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications
• Develop, implement, and evaluate GNC algorithms, focusing on one or more areas of guidance, navigation, control, and Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR)
• Program and optimize simulations using SIMULINK and STK
• Model and analyze GNC sensors and actuators such as IMUs, GPS, star trackers, Reaction Control Systems (RCS), Reaction Wheels, Magnetic Torquer Bars, Control Moment Gyros, and LIDAR
• Run and modify Monte Carlo simulations, performing in-depth analysis to identify issues and optimize system performance
• Analyze and implement autonomous GNC mode transitions to ensure system reliability and robustness
• Take ownership of a group of performance requirements by conducting relevant analysis to ensure compliance
• Work with GNC flight software (FSW) in target test simulation environments to validate functionality
• Document technical findings and communicate results to stakeholders and team members.

Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer II

Recruitment

• Manage the full lifecycle of our internship recruitment process
• Specialize in identifying and attracting top student talent from universities nationwide
• Develop and implement campus-specific recruitment strategies to attract high-potential student talent
• Build strong relationships with universities, career centers, professors, and student organizations
• Lead campus recruitment initiatives including information sessions
• Create compelling internship job descriptions
• Source candidates through university channels
• Leverage student-focused social media platforms
• Conduct preliminary candidate screenings
• Coordinate interview processes
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers
• Design exceptional candidate experiences for students
• Collaborate with business leaders on internship needs
• Track program metrics
• Develop intern-to-employee conversion strategies
• Stay current on university recruitment best practices
• Support diversity initiatives to ensure an inclusive candidate pool

Talent Acquisition Partner – University Recruiting

• The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring
• Involves working closely with business leaders to understand staffing needs and developing strategic recruitment plans
• Leverage various recruitment tools and techniques, including social media, to build a strong talent pipeline
• Conducting thorough screenings and assessments of candidates to evaluate their fit for open positions
• Coordinating and scheduling interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Providing regular updates to hiring managers on the status of open positions and candidate pipelines
• Preparing job descriptions and postings in collaboration with hiring managers
• Participating in career fairs and other recruitment events to promote the company and attract potential candidates
• Ensuring a positive candidate experience through timely and professional communication throughout the recruitment process
• Supporting other HR-related tasks and projects as needed

Talent Acquisition Partner – Contract

Engineering Manager

• Responsible for translating functional plans into operational objectives
• Drive the success of larger projects that contribute to multiple areas of the organization
• Oversee multiple disciplines or departments
• Ensure operational processes align with strategic objectives and financial plans
• Lead the team to design and implement complex mission-focused flight software
• Develop and execute comprehensive tests at the Unit, Integrated, and Functional Test levels

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineer

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the electrical engineering function
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex electrical systems
• Ensure projects are delivered on cost and on schedule
• Manage engineering budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
• Collaborate closely with senior management to deliver strategic plans

Director, Electrical Engineering

Full-stack Engineer

• Designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies
• Writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards
• Architecting and implementing complex software systems to meet project requirements
• Collaborating with team members to understand project needs and contributing to the development of effective software solutions
• Utilizing version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and work collaboratively
• Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and troubleshooting software-related issues
• Documenting software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference
• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies

Principal Software Engineer, Clearance Required

Director

• Drive initiatives to support the development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups
• Represent the company on legislative and regulatory affairs with elected officials and government officials in regulatory agencies
• Ensure appropriate company participation in government forums and industry group meetings
• Develop key relationships with designated trade and business associations, and advocacy groups on political, legislative and regulatory issues of importance to the company
• Monitor federal legislative proposals in order to support the assessment of opportunities available within and beyond existing markets, offerings and business models

Director, Government Relations – Legislative Affairs

Mechanical Engineer

• Focus on providing imaginative and practical solutions to wide-ranging technical problems
• Requires a complete understanding and application of technical principles, standards, theories, and concepts
• Work independently under general direction
• Take ownership of discrete technical packages as a Responsible Engineer (RE)
• Collect and analyze data related to mechanical systems, propulsion, structures, structural analysis, or environmental systems
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports
• Frequent communication with external stakeholders
• Provide excellent mentoring and coaching to junior engineers
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines

Mechanical Engineer III

• Leading the design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex electrical components and systems
• Collaborating with a diverse team of engineers and technicians
• Mentoring junior engineers and technicians
• Acting as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for discrete technical packages
• Modifying and evaluating existing electrical systems and components to improve performance and efficiency
• Conducting tests and simulations to validate the performance of electrical systems and components
• Documenting design processes, test results, and modifications for future reference
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for electrical systems and components

Electrical Engineer III – 2D Harness Design

Security Engineer

• Lead efforts to define and execute Sierra Space’s National Security Space growth strategy.
• Oversee key customer interactions and drive business development activities critical to accelerating the company’s presence in the National Security Space market.
• Shape the National Security Space thesis, build a robust pipeline of opportunities, and partner across technical, product, and operational teams.
• Work with Business Development Managers to identify, capture, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Establish industry partnerships and drive development of compelling customer messaging and strategies.

Senior Director, National Security Space – Clearance Required

DevOps Engineer

• 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
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining GitHub Enterprise installations both on-premises and in Azure environments
• Configuring, deploying, and maintaining Artifactory in air-gapped environments
• Developing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, ensuring high service availability
• Collaborating with software developers to optimize development processes and embed security practices
• Automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Conducting comprehensive system tests covering security, performance, and availability assessments
• Ensuring the team produces quality-driven, reproducible software that adheres to industry best practices

Principal Software Engineer, DevSecOps

Systems Engineer

• contribute to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions
• provide alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle
• champion the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development
• glue segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements
• track performance measures and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution
• execute systems engineering scope and help to develop systems thinking in others
• lead the specification, architecting, and integration of complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• oversee the derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of system requirements and architectures
• define and document system concepts of operation

Senior Systems Engineer – Launch Systems Integrator

• 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
• Mentoring and guiding other engineers, providing technical leadership and support
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining GitHub Enterprise installations both on-premises and in Azure environments
• Leveraging Kubernetes for build runners while synchronizing GitHub Enterprise in Azure with air-gapped environments
• Configuring, deploying, and maintaining Artifactory in air-gapped environments
• Developing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, ensuring high service availability
• Automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Conducting comprehensive system tests covering security, performance, and availability assessments
• Ensuring the team produces quality-driven, reproducible software that adheres to industry best practices

Software Engineer III, DevSecOps

• 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 HITL testing
• Mentor junior engineers and drive innovation in aerospace technology
• Develop high-fidelity models for GNC sensors and actuators
• Perform open-loop and closed-loop stability analyses