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.
Senior Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer
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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
• Lead the design, development, and verification of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications • Develop and implement advanced guidance and control algorithms • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance across spacecraft subsystems • Conduct HITL unit and integrated testing to verify GNC subsystem performance
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree) • 8+ years of experience in GNC algorithm design, subsystem integration, and spacecraft development • Familiarity with guidance and control algorithms, sensor and actuator selection, and verification techniques • Proficiency in STK, JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project.
🏖️ Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision plans • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% • Life insurance • 3 weeks paid time off
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