Principal Range Safety Engineer

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the Role

Are you a bold thinker? We dream big at Sierra Space—advocating for the exploration of space, supporting service members' safety, and creating systems that unite and sustain our world. Join our team! As a Senior Range Coordinator Engineer, you will use your expertise to lead the development and delivery of the Missile Systems Pre-Launch Safety Package (MSPSP) for each launch, following SSCMAN 91-710 guidelines. You’ll coordinate closely with the Space Vehicle (SV) team to ensure compliance, tailor requirements, and manage crucial pre-launch relationships with east and west ranges. This role demands proactive engagement to uphold safety standards and build robust partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of the Missile Systems Pre-Launch Safety Package for each launch, ensuring all documentation meets SSCMAN 91-710 standards.
• Collaborate with the Space Vehicle (SV) team to flow down 91-710 requirements, tailoring them as needed for program-specific applications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for east and west launch ranges, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring program compliance.
• Coordinate across various engineering and program teams to support pre-launch safety efforts, leveraging insights and expertise from diverse fields.

About You

Our mission is driven by a passion to push boundaries. We seek those who Dare to Dream—to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly—to join us on this transformational journey.

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision, and audacious goals—while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 12 or more years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in missile systems, aerospace safety, or related fields, including experience with SSCMAN 91-710 compliance and/or CFR Part 450 FAA requirements.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing pre-launch activities with range teams to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, requirements management, and pre-launch safety protocols.
• Willing and able to obtain a US government security clearance at the Secret level or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Prior experience with range operations and certification processes within government or defense programs.
• Proficiency in technical project management, with a proven ability to communicate and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Strong partnership-building skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

At Sierra Space we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Sierra Space has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about Sierra Space

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
• Rarely exposed to loud noises

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.  The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$159,430.15 - $219,216.46

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.