Jobs at Sierra Space

Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, administration, compliance, and recordkeeping. Analyze solicitations, prepare compliance matrices, identify financial and business risks, and negotiate complex commercial and government contracts. Apply FAR, DFARS, and agency requirements while collaborating with legal, procurement, project management, and internal stakeholders. Develop contracting processes, standards, and workflows, and provide expert interpretation of contract terms and conditions.

Leads systems engineering for satellite ground systems supporting a missile defense program. Responsibilities include requirements decomposition and traceability, architecture development, concept of operations, system integration, verification and validation, technical risk management, milestone reviews, and stakeholder coordination. The role focuses on command and control, mission operations, data processing, and communications infrastructure interfacing with space segments, while mentoring engineers and delivering under compressed timelines.

Implements and monitors environmental health and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include safety inspections, equipment inventory, hazardous waste management, environmental reporting, regulatory liaison activities, risk assessments, EHS training, incident and near-miss investigations, and corrective action development. The role also monitors vendors, manages hazardous materials, prepares compliance documentation, and keeps programs aligned with evolving regulations and industry best practices.

Support Dream Chaser flight operations through mission planning, trajectory design, mission analysis, ground-based navigation, and real-time mission control. Perform orbital mechanics and statistical orbit determination, guide navigation trades, develop and validate flight dynamics tools, and collaborate across engineering and flight control disciplines. Complete certification training and provide mission support from the Louisville Mission Control Center, including shiftwork during operations.

Lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex electrical and avionic systems (CD&H, power, control, EWIS). Perform tests and simulations, validate performance, document results, troubleshoot, and provide advanced technical support. Mentor junior engineers, act as technical lead on specialized projects, participate in system integration, V&V, requirements management, and trade studies to guide subsystem architecture decisions.

Manages front office reception, visitor access, phone and calendar coordination, facility operations, employee events, site communications, documentation, office supplies, and equipment. Provides administrative support, collaborates with staff, coordinates maintenance and facility improvements, and may contribute to process and cost-efficiency initiatives. Requires strong communication, organization, adaptability, and attention to detail.

Performs visual, dimensional, electrical, and in-process inspections of manufacturing components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Interprets technical drawings, schematics, diagrams, and wire cards to approve or reject work. Documents inspection results, maintains quality records, communicates findings, and ensures compliance with specifications, NASA, IPC, and other industry standards. The role requires second-shift availability and work under supervision or review.

Supports spacecraft systems engineering across the product lifecycle, including requirements derivation and traceability, architecture development, concept of operations, system integration, verification and validation, milestone reviews, technical risk management, and performance tracking. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop compliant system solutions for the Dream Chaser program while documenting engineering artifacts and supporting continuous improvement.

Leads complex satellite assembly, integration, and test campaigns, including test strategy development, execution, troubleshooting, reporting, and systems compliance. Manages AI&T budgets, schedules, resources, and program plans while partnering with program and functional leaders. Drives continuous improvement, mentors engineers, leads cross-functional teams, and communicates technical information to stakeholders. The role requires advanced test engineering, systems engineering, automated testing, environmental testing, and technical leadership experience.

Oversee implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of financial systems, including ERP, FP&A, budgeting, reporting, and Cobra. Analyze financial data, prepare reports and projections, develop models, validate data, troubleshoot issues, and support process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide end-user training, create documentation, participate in testing, and ensure financial systems meet business requirements and maintain data integrity.

Designs and develops RF systems and components for space-based applications, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers. Supports RF system testing, validation, integration, and documentation while working under experienced engineers. Performs basic electrical design tasks, uses RF tools and measurement equipment, collaborates cross-functionally, and applies emerging RF engineering knowledge to support reliable mission systems.

Designs and leads organization-wide talent and organizational development programs, including performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, leadership development, coaching, and high-potential initiatives. Partners with executives and HR teams, manages complex projects, vendors, budgets, communications, and change strategies, and uses data to improve program effectiveness. The role also facilitates workshops, supports workforce planning, integrates DEI principles, mentors junior staff, and maintains talent development resources.

Leads advanced testing and validation of aerospace systems and components, including test planning, procedures, reporting, equipment use, and technical problem solving. Mentors early-career engineers, oversees program milestones, represents Test Engineering with senior stakeholders, and serves as a prime technical contact on major programs. Requires expertise in test engineering methods and active Top Secret clearance.

Entry-level accountant responsible for recording financial transactions, preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, supporting financial close activities, preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and assisting with audits. The role requires accounting knowledge, attention to detail, analytical ability, and collaboration. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required, with 0–2 years of experience typically expected.

Develops and integrates complex spacecraft systems across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include deriving and managing requirements, developing architectures and concepts of operation, supporting milestone reviews, overseeing system integration and verification, managing technical risks, and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams. The role may lead small teams and requires compliance with engineering processes, effective stakeholder communication, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance.

Leads ground support equipment and tooling engineering projects for spacecraft, satellite, and solar product lines. Oversees technical design, integration, trade studies, estimates, supplier coordination, risk management, cost, schedule, and quality. Leads cross-functional teams, mentors engineers, communicates project status, manages Statements of Work, and serves as the bridge between Engineering and Program offices while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Owns the authoritative MBSE system model throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements derivation and traceability, system architecture, concept of operations, model governance, configuration and version control, integration, verification and validation, risk management, milestone deliverables, and modeling standards. Collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams and subject matter experts, may lead small teams, and supports cohesive spacecraft and mission-system development.

Leads electrical systems integration for spacecraft programs, including architecture, harnessing, power, RF and data interfaces, EICD management, electrical analysis, testing, verification, and nonconformance resolution. Coordinates with customers, suppliers, and engineering teams while supporting manufacturing, ground testing, and flight operations. Requires extensive systems engineering experience, spacecraft knowledge, and an active Secret clearance.

Develops and integrates advanced spacecraft systems by managing requirements, architecture, system decomposition, traceability, integration, verification, and validation. Supports technical milestones, performance tracking, risk identification, and cohesive system delivery using Model Based Systems Engineering approaches. Requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Lead systems engineering across the product lifecycle: derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage requirements; develop system architecture and concepts of operation; oversee integration, verification, and V&V; track technical performance and risks; produce milestone artifacts and lead cross-functional teams while mentoring engineers and improving processes.