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 known for your attention to detail, are highly organized and pride yourself on your design acumen? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As an Instructional Design Specialist III, you will be using your skills and expertise to expand our in-house learning programs and practices including identifying learning needs, creating training that skills our employees for more responsible positions, and increasing effectiveness of training. You'll be responsible for creating e-learning modules, instructor-led training, and training reference materials. You'll also be responsible for coaching stakeholders and SMEs who are creating training and developing criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of our training. In this role, you will be expected to focus on refining the design of training using Instructional Design best practices. The training you create will serve as an example for more junior team members. You will be the lead Instructional Designer on large enterprise projects where outcomes will be highly visible.

***This role will be on-site in our Broomfield, CO office. It is not a remote or hybrid role. ***

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 degree in education, psychology, instructional or graphic design, or related field of study, and typically six (6) years of related work experience; higher level degree may substitute for experience.

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Extensive knowledge of Instructional Design and Adult Learning principles

• Experience managing high level stakeholders and SMEs

• Extensive experience managing training projects from analysis to evaluation

• Experience creating compliance or process training in a highly regulated environment

• Extensive working knowledge of e-learning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Captivate)

• Experience with LMSes (Workday, Cornerstone, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, psychology, instructional or graphic design, or related field of study

• Learning or Instructional Design Certificate (e.g. Adult Learning Certificate, ATD Instructional Design Certificate, etc.)

• Experience with audio and/or video production• Background in needs analysis and evaluation of training effectiveness

Additional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

• Occasionally repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity.

• Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors.

• Occasionally requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes.

• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)

• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials

• Rarely exposed to loud noises

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.