Sierra Space

Sierra Space

Systems Engineer I

Louisville, CO

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$107kDetected 2 days ago
MATLABRecruitingSystems EngineeringControlsCommunicationCollaborationWritingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Additionally, you will work closely with hardware and software engineers, flight science analysts, and other flight control disciplines to integrate products in the form of timelines, procedures, trajectories, attitudes, etc.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Within the Flight Operations organization, Flight Planning and Design is responsible for planning missions for the Dream Chaser program as well as supporting real-time Dream Chaser mission operations.
  • We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Requirements

  • Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
  • 2 years of experience.
  • Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • The ability to pass the flight controller certification and physical may be a condition of continued employment
  • Some shiftwork will be required during mission operations.
  • We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.

Nice to have

  • STK or Freeflyer
  • Microsoft Office Tools
  • Tool development including a GUI (In any coding language)
  • Technical writing: detailed process documentation
  • Strong foundation in Orbital Mechanics
  • Strong foundation in Spacecraft Attitudes
  • Some experience studying or working with Kalman Filters ​

Compensation

  • $77,685.00 - $106,816.50
  • Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
  • Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Benefits

  • The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
  • Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
  • We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Company info

  • Upon certification, you will provide real-time mission support from our Mission Control Center (MCC) in Louisville, CO.
  • At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development.

Equal opportunity

  • Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
  • If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
  • equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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