Sr Systems Engineer (Clearance Required)

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Orbital Analyst to join our space operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for continuously monitoring the position and velocity of artificial objects in Earth orbit or deep space, applying mathematical models and observational data to precisely calculate orbital parameters, predicting potential close approaches between objects and recommending necessary avoidance maneuvers, designing optimal trajectories for spacecraft launches, orbital transfers, and reentries, tracking and cataloging space debris to help prevent dangerous collisions, and assessing the risk of collision between various space objects. The candidate will develop and use tools to perform precise orbit determination using specialized software tools. Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others. Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact. The role involves monitoring and analyzing spacecraft and satellite trajectories while supporting mission planning through trajectory design and optimization, including developing and using specialized software tools to perform precise orbit determination. A critical aspect of the position focuses on space safety, encompassing collision avoidance analysis and the development of mitigation strategies, maintaining space catalogs and applicable processes that enable mission execution, and generating detailed reports on conjunction events and close approaches. The role requires close collaboration with flight operations mission teams to support spacecraft maneuver planning and ensure mission success. 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.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +8 yrs experience).
• Typically, 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).
• Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
• Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
• Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products.
• An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• Extensive experience or education in RPOD.
• Experience with C2 and TT&C Software Development.
• Cloudera, OpenShift, Kubernetes experience; either on or working with software, DevSecOps, etc teams.
• Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis.
• Experience with astrodynamics libraries, propagators, etc.
• Experience working commercial and/or government Space Domain Awareness programs.
• Extensive experience or education in orbital mechanics.
• Ability to script, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Ruby or related programming experience, full stack developer.
• Experience with Government Cloud Architectures (GovCloud or others).

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.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at sierraspace? Share your experience