Jobs at Sierra Space

Supports systems engineering across the product lifecycle, including requirements decomposition and traceability, system architecture, milestone artifacts, integration, verification and validation. Identifies technical risks, tracks performance, manages technical baselines, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, cohesive satellite ground systems.

Leads mission design and analysis engineering teams developing spacecraft mission parameters, trajectories, requirements, simulations, and performance assessments. Integrates mission design with systems engineering, requirements management, verification and validation, risk management, and digital engineering. Manages technical teams, budgets, resources, processes, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships while supporting trade studies and spacecraft and ground-system development. Requires extensive mission analysis experience, managerial leadership, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Leads systems engineering for satellite ground systems supporting a national missile tracking program. Responsibilities include requirements derivation and traceability, system architecture, concept of operations, integration, verification and validation, milestone reviews, technical risk management, and performance tracking. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, government stakeholders, and subject matter experts while architecting command-and-control, mission operations, telemetry, data processing, and network infrastructure solutions for ground-to-space mission support.

Develops and integrates complex satellite ground system solutions across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include decomposing and managing requirements, developing system architectures and concepts of operation, supporting milestone reviews, and overseeing integration, verification, and validation. The role also manages technical risks, tracks performance, ensures compliance with engineering processes, and collaborates with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts. May lead small systems engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.

Design, build, and test flight software for spacecraft systems and mission tools. Collaborate with development teams to write and debug code, participate in code reviews, support artificial intelligence projects, and gain experience across the software development lifecycle. Interns also complete professional development activities, workshops, and leadership sessions while receiving mentorship from aerospace industry experts.

Designs, develops, tests, and troubleshoots RF systems and components for space-based applications, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers. Performs RF validation, supports systems integration, maintains technical documentation, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. The role requires intermediate electrical engineering knowledge, RF design skills, and the ability to solve complex problems under senior-engineer mentorship.

Designs and develops RF systems and components for space applications, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers. Supports RF system testing, validation, integration, documentation, and performance compliance. Works under experienced engineers’ guidance while collaborating with cross-functional teams, using electrical design tools and measurement equipment. The role emphasizes learning, attention to detail, technical traceability, and applying emerging RF engineering technologies.

Designs, develops, integrates, and validates spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control systems. Responsibilities include GNC algorithm design, dynamic modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, stability analysis, sensor and actuator modeling, HITL testing, flight-mode ownership, requirements integration, and technical leadership. The engineer also mentors junior staff and supports closed-loop GNC and FDIR subsystem development.

Supports the design, execution, and documentation of RF, communications, software, environmental, and integrated-system tests for aerospace systems. Uses RF instrumentation, EGSE, LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, and data acquisition tools to validate spacecraft and related systems. Interprets schematics, troubleshoots test issues, prepares procedures and reports, supports verification and validation, and contributes to quality assurance and non-conformance activities. Requires 5+ years of experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Leads aerospace system and component testing, including test planning, procedures, reports, requirements management, systems integration, and Verification and Validation activities. Troubleshoots complex issues using schematics, service manuals, testing equipment, and logical analysis. Manages test-related nonconformances, documents technical findings, supports multidisciplinary teams, and guides less experienced engineers while ensuring compliance with system requirements and quality standards.

Supports the development and analysis of materials for aerospace systems under senior engineer guidance. Applies foundational materials science principles, standards, and theories to routine technical problems; prepares technical data, reports, and presentations; participates in technical reviews and cross-functional meetings; and communicates technical information while developing engineering expertise.

Provide technical vision and architectural leadership for major aerospace programs: define system architecture and standards, conduct feasibility and trade studies, develop technology roadmaps, advise program leadership, drive reusable design patterns and standardization, participate in early-phase proposals and milestones, and translate strategic vision into executable architectures that meet mission objectives.

Provides advanced technical support for hardware, software, networking, operating systems, mobile devices, Linux, audio/visual systems, and executive users. Diagnoses complex issues, manages support requests, documents resolutions, and collaborates on escalations. Leads and mentors technical support personnel, manages IT projects, configures and maintains systems, and delivers customer-focused assistance. The role also requires ongoing technical development and support for specialized IT environments.

Leads enterprise applications strategy, transformation, delivery, and optimization across SAP S/4HANA, Siemens Teamcenter/NX, and MES platforms. Integrates ERP, PLM, and manufacturing systems across engineering, supply chain, production, and finance while ensuring cybersecurity and defense compliance. Oversees enterprise architecture, modernization, budgets, vendors, and large multidisciplinary teams. Drives standardization, data continuity, operational performance, and organizational change in a regulated aerospace and defense environment.

Lead design and development of complex electrical harnesses and avionics systems (Harness 3D), perform tests and simulations, troubleshoot and improve existing systems, document designs and test results, mentor junior engineers, act as technical lead on specialized projects, and support systems integration, V&V, trade studies, and program CAM activities.

Designs, develops, tests, and documents software for space systems and flight technologies. Responsibilities include writing maintainable code, using Git for version control, participating in code reviews, troubleshooting software issues, collaborating with senior engineers, and following software development best practices. The role also requires continuous learning about software and space technology advancements and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Leads manufacturing process optimization, quality control, maintenance planning, reliability improvement, and cross-functional engineering projects for aerospace and space products. Analyzes equipment performance, implements manufacturing plans and validation processes, mentors junior staff, and supports advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and production system implementation. Requires aerospace manufacturing expertise, CAD proficiency, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Leads medium-sized aerospace engineering projects and cross-functional teams, integrating technical solutions while managing cost, schedule, risk, quality, suppliers, and stakeholder communication. Conducts trade studies, technical evaluations, estimates, and design reviews; mentors engineers; supports program management; reports project metrics; and drives innovation and continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle.

Design, architect, develop, debug, and document complex safety-critical flight software and embedded systems. Lead design reviews, make high-impact technical decisions, mentor engineers, and guide Agile or Kanban development. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet system requirements, integrate technologies, maintain CI processes, and ensure reliability, performance, and scalability for space missions.

Supports verification and validation testing of aerospace systems and components. Assists with test planning, execution, documentation, troubleshooting, systems integration, non-conformance disposition, and preparation of test data and technical reports. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams under senior engineer guidance while applying engineering, quality assurance, and systems integration principles.