P12653 Systems Engineer II - (Flight Operations - Flight Planning & Design)

About the role

Sierra Space is seeking a candidate with a strong interest in spacecraft flight dynamics, mission planning, and operations to join the Flight Operations team. In this role, you will work towards becoming a certified Dream Chaser flight controller to support Dream Chaser missions. You'll be responsible for mission planning, mission analysis, and mission execution from our Mission Control Center in Louisville, CO. About You 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. We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 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. You will utilize custom flight design tools based in FreeFlyer and Matlab to design the spacecraft trajectory to meet mission needs. 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. Additionally, you will complete training requirements and participate in training simulations on your path toward flight controller certification. Upon certification, you will provide real-time mission support from our Mission Control Center (MCC) in Louisville, CO.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically entry-level 0 - 2 years of experience.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong background in orbital mechanics or spacecraft attitude dynamics.
• Clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability and willingness to learn new subjects and disciplines
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Self-starter and problem-solver who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and often-changing environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure as part of a team
• 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.
• MATLAB
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Sierra Space Careers: 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.

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