Jobs at Sierra Space

Supports verification and validation testing of aerospace systems and components. Assists with test planning, execution, documentation, troubleshooting, systems integration, non-conformance disposition, and preparation of test data and technical reports. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams under senior engineer guidance while applying engineering, quality assurance, and systems integration principles.

Leads and executes aerospace system testing, integration, verification, and validation activities. Develops test plans, procedures, reports, and technical analyses; manages requirements, system integration, and non-conformances; troubleshoots complex testing issues; uses specialized testing equipment and methodologies; and provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Leads legislative and government relations strategy focused on the U.S. federal budget, Department of Defense, and NASA. Conducts policy, regulatory, and legislative research; analyzes government activity; prepares reports and presentations; and develops advocacy campaigns. Represents Sierra Space in government meetings, industry events, and customer engagements while managing stakeholders, deadlines, and competing priorities. Mentors junior team members and supports the Government Relations team’s external engagement and strategic objectives.

Leads drafting, negotiation, execution, and lifecycle administration of commercial and government contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and MOUs. Analyzes solicitations, prepares compliance matrices, evaluates contractual and financial risks, negotiates terms, maintains contract records, and ensures compliance with company policies, FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency requirements. Collaborates with legal, procurement, and project management stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes and improve contracting processes.

Designs, architects, develops, debugs, and documents complex embedded software systems. Leads design decisions, mentors engineers, collaborates cross-functionally, applies Agile and Kanban methodologies, evaluates development tools, and ensures software reliability, performance, and compliance with system requirements. The role requires deep programming expertise, embedded systems knowledge, and leadership in technically complex aerospace and defense programs.

Leads inventory and logistics strategy for mission-critical aerospace operations. Oversees inventory optimization, warehouse and transportation networks, supplier and third-party logistics relationships, supply chain risk management, compliance, KPIs, digital transformation, and integrated team leadership. The role balances cost control, quality, timeliness, specialized material handling, and operational continuity while collaborating with procurement, production, engineering, and quality teams.

The Quality Engineer II designs and maintains quality assurance protocols for manufacturing and production processes. Responsibilities include inspecting and testing products and equipment, analyzing quality data, ensuring compliance with IPC, NASA, safety, and regulatory standards, documenting activities, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and knowledge of electrical and mechanical drawings, GD&T, RCCA, CAPA, CARs, and quality improvement techniques.

Manages inventory records, logistics, receiving, stocking, distribution, audits, and cycle counts using MRP systems and inventory databases. Resolves discrepancies, prepares shipping and receiving documentation, operates forklifts, and supports safe material handling. The role requires communication, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and collaboration across departments while identifying and implementing inventory process improvements.

Design, architect, develop, test, and troubleshoot complex flight software for space systems. Write maintainable code, participate in code reviews, document software processes, and use version control. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while making high-level design decisions affecting program cost, schedule, and performance. Work with spacecraft flight software, embedded systems, networking, messaging, and software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Designs, develops, tests, and architects complex flight software for space systems. Responsibilities include writing maintainable code, collaborating on requirements, managing changes with version control, conducting code reviews, troubleshooting, documenting processes, and mentoring engineers. The role requires advanced software development expertise, technical leadership, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a full-scope polygraph.

Leads manufacturing engineering teams and operational excellence initiatives across production operations. Oversees lean and Six Sigma process improvements, automation, CAD/CAM, MES, quality compliance, capital investments, budgets, and cost reduction projects. Partners with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to implement manufacturing solutions, improve efficiency and product quality, and meet production targets. Develops engineering talent and drives continuous improvement and technological transformation.

Design, develop, test, debug, and document software for spacecraft and space systems. Write maintainable code, collaborate on requirements, participate in code reviews, manage changes with Git, resolve software issues, and apply software development methodologies. Preferred work includes flight software, mission management, payload control, automated testing, static analysis, software design patterns, and open space-system standards.

Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, month- and year-end close, financial reporting, audits, variance analysis, and internal controls. Develop and improve accounting procedures, support compliance, provide business insights, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. The role also drives process improvements, supports organizational change, and serves as a subject matter expert within the accounting department.

Leads national security space business development, capture strategy, pursuit campaigns, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives. Builds a substantial contract pipeline across Space Force, intelligence, missile defense, space domain awareness, GEO, and on-orbit servicing missions. Maintains senior government relationships, collaborates with technical teams on classified solutions, manages budgets and financial goals, and mentors business development staff. Requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and extensive senior leadership experience.

Principal Accountant responsible for complex accounting, financial reporting, project accounting, revenue recognition, and month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes. The role manages reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, audits, internal controls, and GAAP compliance. It also provides financial analysis to senior management, collaborates cross-functionally, resolves technical accounting issues, and mentors junior accounting staff. Familiarity with SAP, CPA certification, and aerospace or public-company experience are preferred.

Leads the enterprise-wide proposal management function, setting strategy, improving processes and win rates, and directing multiple high-value government and commercial pursuits. Builds high-performing teams, develops executive-level narratives and win themes, manages proposal resources and budgets, and advises leadership on competitive positioning and bid decisions. Partners across business development, capture, contracts, pricing, and technical organizations while ensuring compliance, ethical standards, quality, and continuous improvement.

Leads SAP manufacturing and project-based operations, owning configuration, support, integrations, and continuous improvement across PS, PP, MM, QM, and CO. Supports project manufacturing, MRP, capacity planning, production execution, cost planning, WIP, and variance analysis. Partners with cross-functional teams to improve planning, inventory, cost accuracy, and execution. Gathers requirements, creates specifications, configures solutions, and leads unit, integration, and user acceptance testing in a program-driven manufacturing environment.

Designs and develops aerospace tooling, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids using CAD and PLM software. Collaborates with manufacturing and engineering teams on feasibility, design reviews, documentation, validation, and implementation. Supports production troubleshooting, trains technicians and operators, ensures tooling quality and safety compliance, and applies lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, GD&T, and engineering principles to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Develops, writes, and manages federal and military proposal responses. Responsibilities include analyzing solicitations, requirements, evaluation criteria, and costs; coordinating cross-functional inputs; ensuring compliance and deadlines; maintaining templates; editing content; developing win strategies; participating in reviews and debriefs; and mentoring junior team members.

Develop and integrate satellite ground systems for the AMDT3 missile defense program. Responsibilities include decomposing and tracing requirements, developing architectures and concepts of operation, supporting milestone reviews, conducting system integration and verification, managing technical risks, and coordinating with engineering teams, government stakeholders, and subject matter experts. The role requires clear technical communication and adherence to systems engineering processes in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.