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

Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at Sierra Space—advocating the exploration of space, keeping service members safe and creating the systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. Join our team! As a Systems Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. You'll be developing complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms, ushering them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and test using progressive tools. As a cross-functional engineer, you are in charge of system-level ownership of new products and processes through the product lifecycle.

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. 

We are currently seeking a Flight Operations Lead to join our Operations team in support of the development and execution of SDA Tranche 2 Tacking Layer spacecraft missions as part of our contract with the Space Development Agency (SDA). As a vital part of our operations, you will play a pivotal role in the lifecycle management of spacecraft operations, including launch, commissioning, and mission sustainment. 

The Flight Operations Lead is a leadership role within our Flight Operations organization. This role is responsible for the development and execution of operations throughout the entire spacecraft lifecycle. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Lead the Mission Operations and Sustainment team with technical expertise and strong leadership qualities. 

• Manage mission operations requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation. 

• Develop and validate mission operations products, tools, and operator training material. 

• Formulate comprehensive operational plans covering all mission phases, from pre-launch to mission conclusion. 

• Create and maintain a pre-launch simulation environment to verify operational procedures and subsystem functionality. 

• Plan spacecraft operations, including launch and on-orbit activities. 

• Guide rehearsals, test events, and early operations, while tracking technical progress. 

• Verify and validate mission operations through various testing methods and provide leadership and guidance within project teams. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.