Sierra Space
1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 2021
🚀 Aerospace
🔬 Science
💰 Series B on 2023-09
Aerospace • Science
Sierra Space is a cutting-edge commercial space technology company pioneering the new era of space exploration and development. The company is known for its revolutionary Dream Chaser spaceplanes, which are the only commercial spaceplanes capable of landing on a conventional runway. Sierra Space is also developing the world’s first commercial space station, showcasing their significant capabilities in space infrastructure. As an innovation leader, Sierra Space focuses on advanced propulsion technologies, including rocket engines and state-of-the-art solar power systems. They also provide comprehensive solutions for human spaceflight and environmental systems that support life in microgravity. With a legacy of nearly 30 years, Sierra Space has delivered over 4,000 space systems and completed more than 500 missions to space, demonstrating their steadfast commitment to advancing off-world infrastructure and sustainability.
Mission Operations and Controls Engineer – Orbital Analyst
🕒 June 12
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Sierra Space
1001 - 5000 employees
Founded 2021
🚀 Aerospace
🔬 Science
💰 Series B on 2023-09
Aerospace • Science
Sierra Space is a cutting-edge commercial space technology company pioneering the new era of space exploration and development. The company is known for its revolutionary Dream Chaser spaceplanes, which are the only commercial spaceplanes capable of landing on a conventional runway. Sierra Space is also developing the world’s first commercial space station, showcasing their significant capabilities in space infrastructure. As an innovation leader, Sierra Space focuses on advanced propulsion technologies, including rocket engines and state-of-the-art solar power systems. They also provide comprehensive solutions for human spaceflight and environmental systems that support life in microgravity. With a legacy of nearly 30 years, Sierra Space has delivered over 4,000 space systems and completed more than 500 missions to space, demonstrating their steadfast commitment to advancing off-world infrastructure and sustainability.
📋 Description
• 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 • assessing the risk of collision between various space objects • developing and using tools to perform precise orbit determination using specialized software tools • collaborating with flight operations mission teams to support spacecraft maneuver planning
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience) • Typically 5+ years of related experience (or Masters + 3 years of experience) • 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 • An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
🏖️ Benefits
• medical, dental, and vision plans • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% • life insurance • 3 weeks paid time off • generous benefit package
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