Jobs at Sierra Space

Leads the technical direction and management of guidance, navigation, and control engineering for spacecraft, aircraft, and autonomous systems. Performs hands-on control, estimation, sensor fusion, trajectory optimization, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Supervises GNC design, analysis, and testing teams while managing technical risks, budgets, schedules, plans, procedures, and deliverables. Communicates with engineers, program managers, and customers and drives improvements to GNC tools, methodologies, and processes.

Leads end-to-end government proposal development, including RFP analysis, Shipley processes, response creation, color team reviews, production, formatting, editing, compliance matrices, and final submissions. Oversees complex and classified proposals, SharePoint collaboration, content libraries, desktop publishing, and technical document support. Coordinates multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and proposal teams while providing deputy-level support to proposal operations management and mentoring or assisting staff as needed.

Develops and integrates complex spacecraft and mission systems throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include deriving and managing requirements, developing system architectures and concepts of operation, supporting milestone reviews, overseeing integration and verification, tracking technical performance, managing risks, and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams. The role may lead small systems engineering teams and requires compliance with established engineering processes and standards.

Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, administration, compliance, solicitation analysis, risk assessment, and records management. Lead complex contract negotiations and interpret government and commercial contracting requirements, including FAR and DFARS. Collaborate with legal, procurement, project management, and other stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes, maintain compliance, and improve contract management processes and standards.

Leads advanced testing and validation of aerospace systems and components. Develops test plans, procedures, reports, and V&V activities; supports requirements management, systems integration, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and non-conformance resolution. Uses testing equipment and engineering methodologies, interprets schematics and service manuals, documents technical analyses, and provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Lead the development and integration of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft. The role involves designing algorithms, subsystem integration, and ensuring technical excellence across multiple aerospace projects.

Design and develop software applications for space systems, providing technical leadership and mentoring while ensuring high availability and security practices.

Lead the development and integration of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft, ensuring technical excellence and reusable designs across multiple programs.

The Sr Program Planning Scheduling & Control Analyst leads planning and scheduling for complex programs, manages budgets, performs financial analyses, and ensures compliance with cost control guidelines while mentoring team members.

Lead and execute complex test plans and V&V activities for aerospace systems. Develop test procedures, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, manage requirements and non-conformances, document technical results, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance and validation.

Design, develop, and test complex software systems for space and ground systems. Write maintainable code, use version control, participate in code reviews, troubleshoot issues, document configurations, and provide technical leadership and mentorship. Make high-level design decisions impacting cost, schedule, and performance while staying current with industry trends.

Perform visual, dimensional, and electrical inspections of parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies; interpret complex prints and wiring diagrams; document results; support root-cause analysis, SOP/work-instruction drafting, audits, and mentor Level I–II inspectors while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Lead specification, architecture, and integration of complex systems; manage requirements, traceability, V&V, and system integration; drive risk identification/mitigation; oversee technical milestones and cross-functional coordination; promote systems engineering practices and ensure compliance. Requires ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance.

Perform expert-level visual, dimensional, and electrical inspections of parts, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Interpret complex prints, wire cards, and specifications; document results; approve or reject items; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions; draft SOPs/work instructions; mentor Level I-III inspectors; support audits and continuous improvement in compliance with aerospace and industry standards.

Install, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment and systems. Perform advanced equipment setup, precision cleaning, fixture fabrication, and apply 5S, FOD, ESD practices. Serve as SME/lead for a work center, support test engineers, document issues, and specialize in two of three test work centers to ensure avionics reliability and mission readiness.

Operate, program, and optimize CNC and manual machines to produce high-precision aerospace components. Lead setup, maintenance, fixture fabrication, inspections, and quality processes (5S, FOD, ESD). Mentor machinists, troubleshoot complex issues, develop CNC programs, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The Senior Manager of Software Engineering leads ground software development for satellite programs, managing teams and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and overseeing comprehensive testing processes.

Lead mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing for propulsion and related systems. Manage system/component development, perform trade studies, interpret test/simulation data, produce technical documentation, represent the organization on projects, and mentor junior engineers to meet performance and safety requirements.

Install, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment and systems. Perform equipment setup, precision measurement and fixture fabrication, precision cleaning and chemistry processes, and apply shop best practices (5S, FOD, ESD). Follow PPE and handling requirements, document findings, and collaborate to ensure workmanship and schedule adherence.

Lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex electrical and avionic systems (power, control, EWIS, CD&H). Conduct tests and simulations, perform trade studies, manage requirements and V&V, troubleshoot systems, document results, mentor junior engineers, and act as technical lead on specialized projects ensuring design integrity and compliance with industry standards.