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 passionate about leading a technical team to deliver capabilities for the Nation, and looking for your next career move into a collaborative and supportive cross-functional environment? We have a great opportunity for you! As a Sr Program Manager in the AI&T group, you will be using your skills and expertise to integrate space solutions from our Defense organization into existing and new/emerging ground solutions from our Customers. You will be crucial in coordinating system level requirements decomposition, defining verification and validation actives, and ensuring test events are successfully executed across simulated and flight platforms to deliver operational capabilities to our Customers.

You will be the driver to ensure the System that Sierra Space delivers, meets the Mission the Customer has envisioned. You will coordinate with our USG and Prime Customers to ensure satellite programs are integrated with Enterprise architectures and test objectives are defined and met.

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 STEM or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Experience with Space & Ground System Integration and Test campaigns for Defense programs
• Proven track record of leading technical teams in the aerospace industry
• Experience with satellite systems and subsystems and ground systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ability to lead and manage the integration of the system from inception to launch, ensuring the test campaign is executed on time, within scope, and within budget
• Experience with complex aerospace systems engineering functions such as requirement decomposition
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Typically 14+ years of related experience in AI&T
• Master's in Engineering or Management, or a related field
• Experience with USG Defense satellite ground systems, networks, and interfaces
• Experience with simulators and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) platforms, including HW infrastructure and network connectivity
• Managing projects requiring Earned Value Management
• Ability to keep program management informed of function & process changes within project controls.
• Ability to enhance program management expertise in the staff
• Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution

At Sierra Space we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Sierra Space has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superio