Jobs at Sierra Space

Supports verification and validation of aerospace systems and components by planning, executing, and documenting test activities. Develops test plans, procedures, and reports; interprets schematics and service manuals; troubleshoots testing issues; manages requirements and system integration activities; supports non-conformance disposition and quality assurance; and prepares technical analyses while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Leads complex aerospace test engineering and validation efforts, including test strategy development, automated test frameworks, test scripts, procedures, reports, troubleshooting, and compliance demonstrations. The role drives enterprise testing improvements, uses advanced testing equipment and methodologies, leads cross-functional teams, mentors engineers, and documents technical analyses. Active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Designs, implements, and maintains cybersecurity controls including firewalls, encryption, IDS/IPS, MFA, and network security measures. Conducts vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, monitors and responds to incidents, supports security audits, and develops security documentation. Collaborates with engineering teams on secure software development, cybersecurity requirements, compliance, and cyber supply chain threat monitoring. Provides technical troubleshooting and stays current with emerging threats and security practices.

Designs and integrates complex network systems across ground, space, and enterprise segments. Responsibilities include requirements management, network architecture, concept of operations, integration and verification testing, performance tracking, risk mitigation, COSMOS administration, deployment and release management, capacity planning, database coordination, and cybersecurity liaison work. The role supports classified environments, coordinates cross-functional teams, and may lead small network integration teams.

Manages and troubleshoots IT infrastructure, including operating systems, software, networks, virtualization, user accounts, and distributed computing environments. Develops automation scripts, implements backup and recovery procedures, administers Windows and Active Directory environments, manages group policies and access controls, and supports system monitoring and resource allocation. Collaborates on IT projects while improving system reliability, efficiency, and security.

Leads systems engineering for complex spacecraft and mission systems across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements derivation and traceability, system architecture, concept of operations, integration, verification and validation, milestone reviews, technical risk mitigation, performance tracking, and configuration management. The role coordinates cross-functional engineering teams, ensures compliance with technical processes, mentors engineers, and communicates system objectives and progress to stakeholders.

Leads technical projects supporting System Integration Laboratory and FlatSat environments. Oversees lab design, facility modifications, hardware/software integration, configuration control, testing, sustainment, and operational readiness. Coordinates cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams while managing cost, schedule, risks, and technical evaluations. Develops estimates and supplier work statements, mentors junior personnel, resolves integration issues, and drives standardization and continuous improvement across shared laboratory resources.

Leads enterprise-wide HR operations strategy, service delivery, HRIS, payroll, benefits, compliance, transformation, global process standardization, vendor governance, budgets, analytics, and executive reporting. Oversees subordinate managers and cross-functional teams through complex organizational change while advising executives, board members, and external partners. Drives operational efficiency, employee experience, cost reduction, and measurable business value across multiple geographies.

Analyzes and improves business systems and processes, translates business requirements into technical specifications, configures and upgrades software, supports system operations and incident response, and documents changes. The role also participates in testing and quality assurance, provides end-user support and training, collaborates cross-functionally, and may mentor entry-level analysts. Continuous improvement, system reliability, and staying current with IT practices are key responsibilities.

Supports procurement operations by processing low-value transactions, managing purchase orders, tracking suppliers, maintaining procurement databases, preparing reports, coordinating documentation and meetings, and resolving discrepancies involving quotes, billing, contracts, and related procurement activities.

Monitors and investigates security alerts, endpoint detections, vulnerabilities, and suspected incidents. Performs triage, documents findings, escalates threats, supports containment and remediation, and helps maintain cybersecurity tools. Collaborates with IT and other departments on incident response, audits, compliance assessments, tabletop exercises, reporting, and security improvements. The role requires foundational cybersecurity, networking, logging, threat, vulnerability, and security framework knowledge, along with relevant education, experience, and certifications.

The Cybersecurity Engineer III manages enterprise vulnerability programs across infrastructure, endpoints, applications, cloud, and networks. Responsibilities include developing scanning strategies, analyzing vulnerabilities and threat intelligence, prioritizing remediation, coordinating remediation teams, managing exceptions and compensating controls, producing risk reports, integrating security platforms, supporting assessments and audits, and automating scanning and reporting workflows. The role also provides technical guidance and communicates emerging security risks.

Designs, implements, and maintains secure CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, and infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and air-gapped environments. Uses Terraform or Ansible, GitOps, containerization, observability, and security tooling to enable reliable software delivery. Responsibilities include designing and debugging complex development environments, improving engineering workflows, ensuring compliance, collaborating with development teams, and mentoring engineers.

Designs, deploys, and maintains secure software development environments across on-premises, cloud, and air-gapped systems. Builds CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, and infrastructure using Terraform or Ansible. Implements observability, security tooling, GitOps workflows, and containerized delivery processes. Collaborates with development teams to improve efficiency, reliability, compliance, and reproducibility. Responsibilities include coding, testing, debugging, monitoring, and maintaining DevSecOps environments.

Design, implement, and maintain secure software development environments, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, and infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and air-gapped environments. Build infrastructure with Terraform or Ansible, implement observability, integrate security throughout the development lifecycle, and improve reproducible software delivery. Collaborate with development teams, mentor engineers, troubleshoot complex systems, and support stringent compliance requirements.

Plans and procures materials to support production schedules while optimizing inventory and minimizing costs. Collaborates with production, procurement, and engineering teams; uses ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to analyze requirements, inventory, lead times, and supplier performance. Coordinates material deliveries, resolves quality, pricing, and delivery issues, prepares management reports, and leads process and system improvements. The role also supports Lean Manufacturing, demand scheduling, and training junior team members.

The job description does not provide specific responsibilities or qualifications. The role is a senior engineering management position at Sierra Space, an aerospace and defense technology company developing satellites, spacecraft, and mission systems.

Provides technical leadership for major aerospace programs, maintaining technical baselines and overseeing system design, development, testing, and configuration. Chairs engineering and failure review boards, resolves complex multidisciplinary issues, guides technical strategy, and serves as the final authority on technical decisions. The role also supports program milestones and proposals, drives engineering innovation, develops roadmaps, and collaborates with executives, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

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.

Leads medium-sized technical engineering projects and cross-functional teams from design through execution. Integrates engineering solutions, conducts trade studies and technical evaluations, supports estimates and proposals, manages suppliers, and oversees risk, cost, and schedule functions. Provides technical mentorship, communicates with customers and stakeholders, tracks performance metrics, resolves conflicts, and ensures projects meet technical, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.