Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.  

 

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.  

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

As a Senior/Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of highly advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for aerospace vehicles. This senior-level role involves working on cutting-edge aerospace technology, performing detailed simulations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems. You will also lead a team of engineers, make high-level design decisions, and significantly impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.  

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for aerospace vehicles.

• Perform advanced simulations and analyses to validate system performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GNC systems with other subsystems.

• Develop and maintain complex software for GNC algorithms and systems.

• Conduct rigorous testing and troubleshooting of GNC systems to ensure reliability and performance.

• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical leadership and support.

• Make high-level design decisions that impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Support the development of technical proposals and presentations.

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:

• Requires bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master’s +6 yrs experience).

• Typically, 8+ years of related experience.

• Expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles.

• Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.

• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers.

• Ability to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with presenting design review material to program and customer, explaining complex concepts succinctly.

• Familiarity with advanced guidance and control algorithms (optimal control, autonomous navigation using LIDAR, vision, GPS, RGPS).

• In-depth knowledge and experience with end-to-end design in at least one area of GNC algorithms; ability to understand, architect, and quantify impact of integrated GNC design and performance.

• Experience with developing IMS tasking and long-term plans, estimate hours, and c