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Sierra Space

Robot type
Robotics
Location
LouisvilleColoradoUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Oct 27, 2026
Salary
$130,636–$179,644 a year
Full-time

Dream Chaser Flight Controller Instructor (Sr. Systems Engineer)

Job description

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

Job requirements

  • Requires Bachelor degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical) or related technical field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +5 years experience).
  • Typically 8+ years of related experience in spacecraft systems, aerospace operations, training operations, or related technical field.
  • Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate technical issues to diverse audiences including Flight Directors and Flight Control Team.
  • Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices
  • 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.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical data and make sound decisions under time pressure in dynamic, real-time operations environments.

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