Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.  

 

At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.  

We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety and efficiency.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling our company’s vision of millions of people living and working in space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project manage & coordinate GSE development from initial requirements, through design reviews, build & validation, and delivery / first use. This will include managing design & build projects that are executed internally and/or outsourcing to suppliers.

• Author and review requirements documents, statements of work (SOWs), operation and maintenance (O&Ms) manuals, acceptance and test procedures (ATP), and requirement verification documentation

• Identify operational needs and translate them into requirements for custom support hardware

• Support the test team in integrated vehicle testing, and closeout operations.

• Support the launch site and launch team through spacecraft loading and launch

• Support the development of the concept of operations to facilitate efficient and safe processing of flight hardware

• Lead and provide floor support for procedure execution that utilizes Ground Support Equipment (GSE) or Tooling. This will include collaboration between other engineers, technicians, and operators, etc.

About You  
Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.   

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and typically 3 or more years of relevant experience 

• Experience with project management techniques; schedule, cost, contract management, etc. 

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, preferred is SOLIDWORKS or NX 

• Operational or hands-on experience in fast-paced dynamic production or operations environment  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of industry-standard design principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, material & component selection, fabrication, manufacturing, and production processes.