Launch Vehicle Integration– Principal Systems Engineer (Clearance Required)

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the RoleAs a Principal System Engineer in the Launch Vehicle Integration (LVI) team, you will be driving the business operations at Sierra Space through your skills and expertise. Specifically, you will be responsible for all aspects of Launch Vehicle Integration for your assigned projects with focused responsibility as the primary point of contact for overall execution of the Launch Service Integration, cost, schedule, technical planning/tracking/reporting. You will be the technical lead with additional management responsibilities for resource planning/tracking in coordination with other corporate entities and responsible for your team that can fulfill Launch Vehicle Integration (LVI) program responsibilities. You will be the driver, ensuring LVI program issues and non-compliances are identified, tracked, and resolved, the successful mission integration with the launch vehicle, interface requirement verification, and successful launch and delivery on-orbit of Sierra Space's designated Spacecraft. You will be responsible for LVI related program risk management, ensuring risks are identified, tracked, and mitigated. You'll be responsible for conducting routine technical meetings, supporting program Customer meetings with LVI status, developing proposals, researching/fact-finding, and negotiating with Launch Service providers. You'll be the Control Account Manager (CAM) for Defense LVI programs, responsible for the cost and schedule execution of the launch integration scope of the contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in technical related discipline, with 15+ years of experience in aerospace, with at least 10 years of experience in Spacecraft/LV design or launch operations
• Experienced in launch vehicle (LV) mission integration with focus on development, documentation, and verification of LV to Spacecraft (SC) interface requirements.
• Experienced in coordinating and overseeing the development of LV mission unique hardware/services/operations required to support SC launch, identification and burn-down of LV integration risks, coordination and choreography of integrated operations, and chair LV readiness reviews. 
• Familiarity with LV User Guides and Range safety requirements (e.g. SSCMAN 91-710)
• Experienced in the planning and coordination of integrated operations such as SC to LV match mate, SC encapsulation, launch site transport, mate to LV, and integrated Systems testing.
• Experienced in the following:
  • Chairing various mission integration working groups (Mission Design, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Contamination, Thermal, Day-of-Launch, Ground Operations, Launch Operations, …etc.)
  • Developing and presenting Launch System status in Customer Program-level reviews (PMRs, SRR, PDR, CDR, PSR, …etc.)
  • Assisting in the coordination and participation in launch countdown rehearsals and on-console resolution of integrated anomalies during launch countdown
  • Acting as Spacecraft authority in LV mission unique hardware and system certification reviews
  • Acting as Spacecraft authority at LV readiness reviews
• Proven leadership abilities, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
• Mastery of the ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.
• Must hold an Active TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Managing projects requiring Earned Value Management and performing Control account manager (CAM) duties
• Ability to reinforce the usage & application of Corporate PM tools.
• Ability to keep program management informed of function & process changes within project controls.
• Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution

COMPENSATION

Pay Range:

$169,510.00 - $233,062.00

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness. 

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
• Rarely exposed to loud noises

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and current full-scope polygraph U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.  The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.