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 ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! Electrical engineers at Sierra Space research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll conceptualize and design new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle from analog and digital electronic circuit card assemblies to fully integrated systems.

Sierra Space’s Defense division focuses on the design, build, and operations of small satellites in support of commercial services and national security space and offers two work locations: Louisville, Colorado and Centennial, Colorado.

As an Electrical Power Subsystem Engineer you will be using your electrical skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, verify and improve cutting edge products and services. You'll be performing electrical design, analysis and test of spacecraft using industry standard / in-house analysis software and tools. You will be able to create innovative power design solutions for spacecraft hardware, then see your designs come to fruition as you continue through article integration and test; and finally, be a part of the operations for the spacecraft that you designed, built, and tested.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Thorough understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret US Government security clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred:

• Active Top Secret US Government security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Experience with leading a technical team and providing oversight to electrical system designs, test, and verification
• Analyze and understand complex system requirements and translate them into efficient and optimized architectures and designs
• Experience in satellite electrical power systems, electrical architecture, battery design, solar array design, power distribution, and wire harnessing
• Experience with early conceptual design, development, and trade studies.
• Experience with energy balance, power modeling analysis, worst-case power loading, and simulations through functional and logical models and system analysis
• Experience composing and analyzing Electrical Load Analysis (ELA), circuit modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Experience with system, subsystem, and component level requirements definition technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, and leadership teams
• Understanding of spacecraft grounding, bonding, Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtai