Full-Time

Senior Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer – Gnc Ipt Lead

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Sierra Space

Sierra Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops space vehicles and stations

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$138.6k - $190.6kAnnually

Senior

Centennial, CO, USA + 1 more

More locations: Lafayette, CO, USA

Two work locations: Louisville, Colorado and Centennial, Colorado.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Flight Dynamics
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
  • Relevant experience may substitute for degree
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Demonstrated experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
  • Active TS/SCI US Government security clearance
Responsibilities
  • Design and analyze satellite hardware and software configurations
  • Design and test GNC algorithms
  • Build and test flight software
  • Create and use design tools
  • Build and analyze simulations
  • Ensure we meet customer requirements by making data-driven decisions in architecting, planning, building and testing the design in a testbed prototype and subsequent delivery of the end product
  • Build tools and contribute to analyses of various architectures that include space vehicles, satellites, sensors, communications, and ground infrastructure
  • Contribute to evaluating the mission effectiveness of the candidate approaches, balancing mission objectives against factors such as development and lifecycle costs

Sierra Space develops solutions for space exploration and development, focusing on aerospace and defense. The company creates advanced space vehicles, including the Dream Chaser spaceplane, which can land on conventional runways, making it suitable for transporting cargo and crew to and from space. Sierra Space is also working on space stations designed for long-duration human spaceflight and scientific research. Their technology includes life support systems and propulsion technologies like the VORTEX engines, which are vital for safe and sustainable space missions. Unlike competitors, Sierra Space emphasizes versatility in its space vehicles and aims to support both government and commercial space activities. The company's goal is to enhance life on Earth and shape the future of humanity through space exploration.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

Louisville, Colorado

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful environmental testing of Dream Chaser indicates readiness for operational deployment.
  • AI integration in space threat detection enhances Sierra Space's leadership in satellite protection.
  • Promotion of Shawn Buckley accelerates development of commercial space stations.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin may impact market share.
  • Delays in Dream Chaser development could lead to financial losses.
  • Dependence on government contracts poses risk if funding priorities shift.

What makes Sierra Space unique

  • Dream Chaser spaceplane can land on conventional runways, enhancing versatility.
  • Sierra Space develops advanced life support and propulsion technologies like VORTEX engines.
  • Collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on silicon-carbide-based thermal protection system.

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