Jobs at Sierra Space

Supports senior engineers with analysis, design, and evaluation of mechanical systems involving propulsion, structures, structural analysis, and environmental systems. Collects and analyzes data, resolves routine technical problems, prepares technical documentation, and communicates findings. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deadlines.

Leads Sierra Space’s external digital presence across its website, social channels, campaigns, multimedia, and analytics. Owns digital strategy, governance, editorial planning, content creation, CMS administration, SEO, accessibility, KPI tracking, and performance optimization. Supports executive social media and coordinates creative and production vendors while translating complex aerospace and defense topics into compelling content for varied audiences.

Leads enterprise marketing, brand activation, tradeshows, conferences, sponsorships, customer engagements, and external campaigns. Translates business priorities and customer insights into market positioning and customer-facing materials. Manages agencies, vendors, budgets, contracts, schedules, executive participation, and performance reporting while partnering with communications, government relations, business development, and leadership teams.

Implement, configure, enhance, and support OpenText Vendor Invoice Management within SAP S/4HANA Procure-to-Pay. Responsibilities include ICS configuration, VIM workflows and custom ABAP development, invoice and tax reconciliation, Vertex and Ariba integration, migration and upgrade support, production troubleshooting, and collaboration with Finance, Procurement, Tax, and Accounts Payable teams. The role also develops specifications, testing materials, and cutover documentation while supporting PI/PO, BTP, and archiving integrations.

Installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs avionics equipment and systems for aerospace vehicles. Performs equipment setup, maintenance, precision measurement, fixture fabrication, cleaning, chemistry processes, packaging, and hardware handling. Applies PPE, 5S, FOD, and ESD practices; documents inspection and testing issues; and collaborates with teammates to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

Installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs avionics equipment for aerospace vehicles. Performs equipment setup, maintenance, precision measurement, fixture fabrication, cleaning and chemistry processes, hardware packaging, and safety-compliant handling. Uses avionics testing tools and interprets technical documentation while documenting inspection findings, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teammates to meet quality and schedule requirements.

Conduct advanced structural design and analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods. Develop innovative solutions to complex aerospace engineering problems, lead technical efforts on major programs, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and serve as the prime technical contact for significant contracts and projects. Support dynamic analysis, testing, model correlation, and analysis automation using specialized software and programming languages.

Leads systems engineering for complex spacecraft solutions across the development lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements derivation, decomposition, allocation, traceability, architecture development, concept of operations, integration, verification and validation, milestone reviews, technical risk management, and performance tracking. The role collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams, ensures compliance with engineering processes, leads technical activities, and mentors less experienced engineers.

Designs, develops, tests, and architects complex flight software for space systems. Responsibilities include writing maintainable code, using Git, conducting code reviews, troubleshooting, documenting software processes, and collaborating on requirements. The engineer will mentor other engineers, provide technical leadership, and apply secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD, and software development best practices.

Leads and executes aerospace system testing, integration, verification, and validation activities. Develops test plans, procedures, reports, and technical analyses; manages requirements, system integration, and non-conformances; troubleshoots complex testing issues; uses specialized testing equipment and methodologies; and provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.

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.

Leads drafting, negotiation, execution, and lifecycle administration of commercial and government contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and MOUs. Analyzes solicitations, prepares compliance matrices, evaluates contractual and financial risks, negotiates terms, maintains contract records, and ensures compliance with company policies, FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency requirements. Collaborates with legal, procurement, and project management stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes and improve contracting processes.

Designs, architects, develops, debugs, and documents complex embedded software systems. Leads design decisions, mentors engineers, collaborates cross-functionally, applies Agile and Kanban methodologies, evaluates development tools, and ensures software reliability, performance, and compliance with system requirements. The role requires deep programming expertise, embedded systems knowledge, and leadership in technically complex aerospace and defense programs.

Leads inventory and logistics strategy for mission-critical aerospace operations. Oversees inventory optimization, warehouse and transportation networks, supplier and third-party logistics relationships, supply chain risk management, compliance, KPIs, digital transformation, and integrated team leadership. The role balances cost control, quality, timeliness, specialized material handling, and operational continuity while collaborating with procurement, production, engineering, and quality teams.

Manages inventory records, logistics, receiving, stocking, distribution, audits, and cycle counts using MRP systems and inventory databases. Resolves discrepancies, prepares shipping and receiving documentation, operates forklifts, and supports safe material handling. The role requires communication, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and collaboration across departments while identifying and implementing inventory process improvements.

Design, architect, develop, test, and troubleshoot complex flight software for space systems. Write maintainable code, participate in code reviews, document software processes, and use version control. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while making high-level design decisions affecting program cost, schedule, and performance. Work with spacecraft flight software, embedded systems, networking, messaging, and software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Designs, develops, tests, and architects complex flight software for space systems. Responsibilities include writing maintainable code, collaborating on requirements, managing changes with version control, conducting code reviews, troubleshooting, documenting processes, and mentoring engineers. The role requires advanced software development expertise, technical leadership, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a full-scope polygraph.

Leads manufacturing engineering teams and operational excellence initiatives across production operations. Oversees lean and Six Sigma process improvements, automation, CAD/CAM, MES, quality compliance, capital investments, budgets, and cost reduction projects. Partners with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to implement manufacturing solutions, improve efficiency and product quality, and meet production targets. Develops engineering talent and drives continuous improvement and technological transformation.

Design, develop, test, debug, and document software for spacecraft and space systems. Write maintainable code, collaborate on requirements, participate in code reviews, manage changes with Git, resolve software issues, and apply software development methodologies. Preferred work includes flight software, mission management, payload control, automated testing, static analysis, software design patterns, and open space-system standards.

Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, month- and year-end close, financial reporting, audits, variance analysis, and internal controls. Develop and improve accounting procedures, support compliance, provide business insights, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. The role also drives process improvements, supports organizational change, and serves as a subject matter expert within the accounting department.