Sierra Space · 2 days ago
Dream Chaser Flight Controller (Principal Systems Engineer)
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $239K/yr
13+ years expSierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company that builds missions and systems to secure our world above Earth. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join the Flight Operations – Spacecraft Systems team, responsible for mission planning, training, and execution of Dream Chaser mission operations.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Integrating operational concepts and plans with design inputs
Developing operations processes and products (including procedures, flight rules, timelines, telemetry displays, and more)
Developing training products (including lessons, reference materials, simulation scripts, and more)
Real-time mission support in our Louisville, CO mission control center
Qualification
Required
Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +13 yrs experience)
Typically 15+ years of related experience (or Masters + 13 years of experience)
Ability to drive multidisciplinary system development initiatives, architect comprehensive systems integrating multiple sub-systems
Advanced expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle
Robust experience across multiple system development life cycles, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
Expertise in developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities
Ability to contribute to corporate Systems Engineering policy and process definition and implementation
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products
Preferred
Prior experience with real-time spaceflight operations
Prior experience with mission planning (ConOps, procedures, flight rules, etc.)
Prior experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required in the future
Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML
Robust understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components
Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking
Robust understanding of technical baseline and configuration management
Proven experience in leading major projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
And more
Company
Sierra Space
Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.69B2023-09-26Series B· $290M
2021-11-19Series A· $1.4B
Leadership Team
Amish Patel
Chief Operating Officer
Shay Nicole
Senior Manager, Marketing
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