Jobs at Sierra Space

Leads medium-sized aerospace engineering projects and cross-functional teams, integrating technical solutions while managing cost, schedule, risk, quality, suppliers, and stakeholder communication. Conducts trade studies, technical evaluations, estimates, and design reviews; mentors engineers; supports program management; reports project metrics; and drives innovation and continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle.

Design, architect, develop, debug, and document complex safety-critical flight software and embedded systems. Lead design reviews, make high-impact technical decisions, mentor engineers, and guide Agile or Kanban development. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet system requirements, integrate technologies, maintain CI processes, and ensure reliability, performance, and scalability for space missions.

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 multiple software engineering teams developing mission-critical aerospace and defense software. Responsibilities include people management, software lifecycle oversight, Agile and DevOps process implementation, CI/CD and version control governance, compliance with aerospace quality standards, budget and resource management, cybersecurity integration, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. The role requires mentoring engineers, ensuring secure and reliable delivery, and maintaining U.S. security clearance eligibility.

Lead enterprise-level business development for space superiority: set strategy, oversee major pursuits and partnerships, manage senior BD leaders, allocate resources, and drive revenue growth and organizational transformation across divisions and regions.

Lead enterprise-level business development for National Security Space: set strategy, oversee major pursuits and partnerships, direct capture and proposal efforts, manage subordinate BD leaders, ensure financial performance and value creation, and engage executive government and industry stakeholders to grow revenue and market position.

Summer interns will develop technical expertise through hands-on projects, mentorship, business-process training, cross-functional workshops, and leadership sessions supporting aerospace and defense technology. Candidates must be enrolled undergraduates graduating between December 2027 and June 2028, with strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, organization, and initiative skills. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance and meet applicable U.S. government international trade authorization requirements.

Supports senior engineers with the analysis, design, and evaluation of mechanical systems, components, propulsion, structures, and environmental systems. Collects and analyzes data, resolves routine technical problems, prepares technical documentation, and communicates findings. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deadlines. Requires a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 0–2 years of experience.

Manufacturing Engineer Intern participating in a 12-week summer academy, gaining hands-on technical experience, learning business processes, collaborating cross-functionally, and contributing to aerospace and defense manufacturing projects. The role includes mentorship, technical development, workshops, and leadership sessions. Applicants must be enrolled undergraduates graduating between December 2027 and June 2028, demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Manages the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, candidate communication, interview coordination, ATS maintenance, job posting preparation, and recruitment events. Partners with business leaders to understand staffing needs, develop talent pipelines, implement recruitment strategies, and improve talent acquisition processes. Supports employer branding, social media recruiting, hiring manager updates, and related HR projects.

Supports senior engineers in analyzing, designing, and evaluating mechanical systems and components for space-related projects. Collects and analyzes engineering data, helps resolve routine technical problems, prepares technical documentation and reports, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. The role focuses on mechanisms and may involve propulsion, structures, structural analysis, and environmental systems.

Maintains configuration management records, databases, catalogs, engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, and project files. Prepares process and status reports, assigns and tracks document numbers, and reviews materials for accuracy and completeness. Performs document control and version control activities under supervision while following established configuration management procedures and detailed instructions.

Maintains configuration management records, logs, databases, catalogs, engineering documentation, and document numbering systems. Prepares process and status reports, reviews documents for accuracy, and supports document control and version control practices under supervision. The role requires careful attention to detail, proficiency with spreadsheets and databases, and a basic understanding of configuration management tools and engineering terminology.

Supports senior engineers with aerospace loads and structural dynamics analyses. Performs first-order analysis, collects and evaluates dynamic-environment data, prepares technical reports, and communicates findings. Collaborates with engineering teams to meet project goals and deadlines while applying aerospace principles, standards, and theories.

Supports senior engineers in analyzing, designing, and evaluating mechanical systems, propulsion, structures, and environmental systems. Collects and analyzes engineering data, resolves routine technical issues, prepares technical documentation, and communicates findings. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deadlines.

Designs, develops, modifies, tests, and evaluates electrical components and systems for space and defense applications. Collaborates with engineers and technicians, conducts simulations and circuit testing, documents designs and results, troubleshoots systems, and provides technical support. The role also contributes to project planning and applies emerging electrical engineering knowledge under the mentorship of experienced professionals.

Manages front office reception, visitor access, phone and calendar coordination, facility operations, employee events, site communications, documentation, office supplies, and equipment. Provides administrative support, collaborates with staff, coordinates maintenance and facility improvements, and may contribute to process and cost-efficiency initiatives. Requires strong communication, organization, adaptability, and attention to detail.

Assists with designing, modifying, testing, and evaluating electrical components and systems. Collaborates with engineers and technicians, documents designs and test results, troubleshoots systems, provides technical support, and contributes to project planning while developing skills under experienced mentorship.

Assists with designing, developing, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting electrical components and systems for space and defense applications. Collaborates with engineers and technicians, performs simulations and circuit validation, documents designs and test results, provides technical support, and contributes to project planning. The role offers mentorship and professional development while supporting command and data handling or electrical power system projects.

Designs, develops, tests, and troubleshoots software applications for space and ground systems. Writes maintainable code, manages changes with Git, participates in code reviews, documents software processes, and collaborates with senior engineers. The role also involves learning current software and space technology trends and contributing to mission-focused development in a collaborative environment.