Sierra Space · 2 days ago
Dream Chaser Flight Controller (Systems Engineer III)
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expSierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company focused on safeguarding the nation and enabling space exploration. The role involves mission planning, training, and execution of Dream Chaser mission operations, requiring a background in systems thinking and spaceflight operations.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Becoming a certified flight controller
Responsible for mission planning, training, and execution of Dream Chaser mission operations from our Louisville, CO mission control center
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)
Providing 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 +3 yrs experience)
Typically 5+ years of related experience (or Masters + 3 years of experience)
Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a thorough understanding of the systems development lifecycle
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
Emerging ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products
Willingness to travel occasionally
Preferred
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
Prior experience with RF communication systems, telemetry collection & management, and/or TCP/IP networking
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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