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

The Senior Manager will be responsible for translating functional plans into operational objectives and driving the success of larger projects that contribute to multiple areas of the organization. This role requires a seasoned leader with extensive managerial experience, a proven track record of managing large teams and complex projects, and the ability to interact with executive leadership. The Senior Manager will oversee multiple disciplines or departments, ensuring that operational processes align with strategic objectives and financial plans. This position demands a strong commitment to upholding company values, supporting organizational changes, and fostering a culture of excellence. They possess in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices, as well as strong financial acumen and budget management skills.

Key Responsibilities: This position serves as the leader of all Ground Software development efforts for our satellite constellation programs, providing functional management for direct team members in the Ground Software group while overseeing schedule and planning development across the entire lifecycle. The role involves working closely with stakeholders and program management to streamline and optimize development processes, leading the team to design and implement complex mission-focused ground software that will support and control multiple satellite missions. The leader will direct the team to develop and execute comprehensive tests at the Unit, Integrated, and Functional Test levels, ensuring ground software delivery across the entire Software Development Lifecycle while maintaining execution in accordance with financial plans and accountability for ground software cost accounts. As a cultural ambassador, this leader embodies our values and exemplary leadership, leads and supports change initiatives, and holds others accountable to company values. The position requires regular interaction with leadership, including at the executive level, on cross-functional and/or customer matters, demonstrating the ability to persuade in sensitive and complex situations. Additionally, the leader will spearhead recruitment efforts to build a world-class ground software team while implementing targeted development plans to enhance team capabilities in ground systems development, satellite command and control, telemetry processing, and mission operations support.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• Several years of relevant work experience with a significant portion in a managerial or leadership role.

• Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects.

• Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to translate functional plans into operational plans; identifies and executes operational initiatives.

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.

• Experience supporting organizational changes.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

• Previous functional management experience.

• Technical leadership experience such as scrum l