Jobs at Sierra Space

Participate in planning, executing, and documenting V&V testing for aerospace systems. Read schematics, follow test procedures, troubleshoot, develop test plans/reports, support requirements management, and address product non-conformances while working in multidisciplinary teams.

Perform and lead routine to advanced tests on spacecraft components and systems, set up and validate test configurations and equipment, document and verify test results, troubleshoot failures, mentor technicians, and provide SME input to Test Engineering to improve procedures and test capabilities.

Serve as a real-time spacecraft systems flight controller monitoring telemetry, executing procedures, commanding subsystems, troubleshooting anomalies, and making go/no-go recommendations. Represent an assigned console discipline within the Flight Control Team, support pre-mission planning, develop procedures and displays, and participate in simulations and rotating 9-hour shift coverage to maintain mission readiness and spacecraft health.

Lead and support SAP accounting systems and reporting tools, design automated reporting, improve accounting processes, manage ERP projects and month-end support, ensure SOX-compliant GL controls, and collaborate with stakeholders across accounting and technical teams.

Lead and execute technical systems engineering projects for space systems, driving integration, V&V, requirements management, supplier coordination, and cross-functional alignment. Provide technical estimation, conduct trade studies, mentor junior engineers, manage statements of work, and communicate project status to technical and programmatic stakeholders while balancing cost, schedule, and quality constraints.

Lead design, development, and testing of complex software systems for space/defense applications. Architect solutions, write and review code, manage version control, troubleshoot issues, document processes, mentor and lead engineering teams, drive technical strategy and adoption of new technologies, and communicate with non-technical stakeholders while ensuring project performance and schedule.

Lead specification, architecture, integration, and verification of complex space systems. Manage requirements, system architectures, V&V, risk mitigation, and cross-functional integration while guiding technical teams and ensuring compliance and flight readiness.

Support systems engineering across ground and space vehicle domains: decompose and manage requirements, develop V&V strategies, execute integration and test activities, coordinate subsystem interfaces, track technical risks, and document verification results to achieve flight and operational readiness.

The Orbital Analyst will monitor and calculate orbital parameters of space objects, design safe trajectories, conduct collision avoidance, and support mission planning using specialized software tools, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The Supplier Program Manager leads material program management, overseeing costs, schedules, and technical performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure program success.

The Sr Systems Engineer leads the development and implementation of complex system solutions, manages requirements, oversees system integration, and ensures project success through collaboration and technical risk management.

Lead and evolve Sierra Space's total rewards strategy to attract, retain, and motivate top talent through innovative compensation and benefits programs. Oversee compensation, equity, and wellness initiatives while partnering with senior leaders and providing guidance to the Board on total rewards matters.

Design, develop, test, and maintain business software applications. Write clean scalable code, perform debugging and unit testing, participate in code reviews, use Git, document designs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features and improvements.

The role involves overseeing Atlassian tools, improving IT systems, ensuring smooth operations, providing support, mentoring team members, and managing vendor collaboration.

The engineer will design, analyze, and implement advanced GNC systems for spacecraft, focusing on algorithm development and simulations. Responsibilities include programming, optimizing simulations, and ensuring compliance with performance requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The Systems Engineer III develops advanced system solutions, guiding teams through the product lifecycle, managing requirements, and ensuring system integration and verification while aligning with project objectives.

The Sr Systems Engineer will monitor and analyze orbital parameters, calculate trajectories, and manage space safety through collision avoidance, collaborating with mission teams and using specialized software for orbit determination.

Lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategy: source and evaluate candidates, manage pipelines and ATS, coordinate interviews, mentor junior recruiters, leverage data to inform hiring, represent employer at events, and collaborate with business leaders to deliver a strong candidate experience.

The Production Planner II coordinates production schedules, aligns resources, and supports Lean Manufacturing. The role involves data analysis and cross-department collaboration to optimize production operations.

Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure IT infrastructure and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). Lead and mentor junior admins, apply advanced security practices, automate processes with scripting/automation tools, perform systems performance tuning, manage networking/distributed environments, and lead IT projects while producing technical documentation and representing the company to stakeholders.