Jobs at Sierra Space

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 Subcontracts Administrator I manages subcontract lifecycles, develops agreements, negotiates terms, ensures compliance, and maintains files while supporting subcontractor performance.

As a Sr Material Science Engineer, you will lead material science efforts, solve complex technical problems, and mentor other engineers while representing the organization on significant contracts.

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.

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

Material Planner III is responsible for material procurement and planning, optimizing inventory, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for production schedules while leading process enhancements.

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.

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 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.

Manage and administer equity compensation programs (options, RSUs, performance shares, ESPP); process transactions and maintain cap tables; prepare Section 16 reports in Workiva; ensure ASC 718 and SOX compliance; manage vendors; conduct market research and collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, and Payroll to support grants and equity policy administration.

Design spacecraft trajectories and support real-time Dream Chaser mission operations using FreeFlyer and MATLAB. Integrate timelines, procedures, attitudes, and collaborate with hardware/software engineers and flight analysts. Complete training and simulations toward flight controller certification and provide mission control support upon certification.

The Software Systems Engineer II designs, develops, and tests software for space systems, writing maintainable code and collaborating with teams on innovative solutions.

Perform and lead structural design and analysis using hand calculations and FEA to solve complex aerospace structural integrity problems. Own discrete technical packages as a Responsible Engineer, develop practical solutions, collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior engineers, and communicate technical matters with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project integration and technical excellence.

Lead and deliver a program (or IPT/portfolio under $100M) owning cost, schedule, and technical performance. Develop program plans, manage budgets/schedules, monitor performance, implement corrective actions, report risks/status to stakeholders, interface with finance, mentor junior managers, and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance. Support customer-facing activities and continuous improvement.

Plan and schedule material procurement to meet production timelines using ERP/MRP systems. Forecast demand, optimize inventory, monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery/quality issues, collaborate with procurement, engineering and manufacturing, and prepare inventory and material planning reports to support production.

Support material availability for production by planning and scheduling procurement, using ERP/MRP systems and Excel. Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics to forecast demand, resolve quality/delivery/pricing issues, and report inventory performance to management.

Lead system requirements decomposition, architecture, integration, and verification for space and ground systems. Drive V&V planning, manage technical risks, coordinate cross-functional integration and anomaly resolution, and produce systems engineering artifacts throughout the product lifecycle.

Support system development across requirements management, architecture, integration, and V&V for space and ground systems. Execute subsystem-level verification, hands-on integration and test activities, track technical risks, coordinate interfaces, and participate in reviews, trade studies, and audits to deliver compliant, flight-ready system solutions.