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 seeking a Chief Engineer for engineering leadership of our upcoming contingent upon award program. This role serves as the primary technical authority / technical interface with internal program management and external customers. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the technical content and technical delivery excellence across the program. This position resides within the program management office and Integrates across Engineering leadership to lead engineering program performance including attainment of cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives of the program.

The Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership and guidance to a major program or programs, ensuring successful technical execution. The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain the technical baseline for the program. This involves overseeing the design, development, and testing of systems and components, solving complex technical problems, and adjudicating gaps in the as-designed versus as-built/as-tested configuration. The Chief Engineer will act as a senior leader within the program team, providing expert technical direction on complex multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring technical feasibility to achieve mission success. This position requires multidisciplinary engineering expertise and the ability to build and execute strategies across programs.

Come join Sierra Space as we continue to expand our Defense portfolio. We are seeking dynamic and innovative professional personnel that support the vision of Defense programs in the OPIR mission area. This is your chance to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working alongside the brightest minds in the industry to develop and deploy advanced space-based infrared surveillance systems. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible and making a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a major program or programs, ensuring successful technical execution.

• Responsible for maintaining the technical baseline for a major program or programs

• Chair program(s) Engineering Review Board and ensuring appropriate measures are taken to capture those changes in the requirement baseline.

• Chair program(s) Failure Review Board, ensuring gaps are adjudicated and root cause corrective actions are determined when qualification or flight hardware/software/systems do not meet their requirements.

• Oversee the design, development, and testing of systems and components.

• Work across all programs and play a role of an advisor.

• Responsible for solving the hardest technical problems spanning multiple programs.

• Drive the resolution of technical issues and challenges, providing expert-level problem-solving.

• Act as the final authority and decision maker on how to solve a problem for a customer.

• Take an active role in program milestone meetings and proposals.

• Partner with IPT Leads for work breakdown tasking and structure.

• Embody our culture and great leadership; act as a catalyst for change.

• Build out strategy; identify and implement the steps needed to execute on the strategy across programs.

• Translate technical strategy into executable plans. Make final decisions on technical problems, guide execution, and ensure effectiveness.

• Uphold and model company values; hold others accountable to values.

• Interact with internal and external executive-level management.

• Drive innovation in engineering practices and stay current with emerging technologies.

• Contribute to the development of technical strategies and roadmaps to support long-term organizational objectives.