Dream Chaser Flight Controller (Systems Engineer II)

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 94,090 - 129,394; Full time

Job summary

Pace Industries, LLC is looking for a candidate for the Flight Operations - Spacecraft Systems team in Louisville, KY. This role focuses on mission planning and real-time execution of Dream Chaser mission operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in systems engineering. Compensation ranges from $94,090 to $129,394 annually.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Integrate operational concepts and plans with design inputs.
• Develop operations processes and products.
• Provide real-time mission support in mission control.

Skills

Systems Engineering principles

Requirements Management

Technical problem-solving

Project management methodologies

Communication with engineers

Adaptability in dynamic environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO EA

Rhapsody

Matlab

SysML

Job description

About the Role

Sierra Space is seeking a candidate with a background in systems thinking and spaceflight operations to join the Flight Operations – Spacecraft Systems team. As a member of this team you will be working towards becoming a certified flight controller. You'll be responsible for mission planning, training, and execution of Dream Chaser mission operations from our Louisville, CO mission control center.

Responsibilities

• Integrating operational concepts and plans with design inputs.
• Developing operations processes and products (including procedures, flight rules, timelines, telemetry displays, and more).
• Developing training products (including lessons, reference materials, simulation scripts, and more).
• Providing real‑time mission support in our Louisville, CO mission control center.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a thorough understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
• 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 to drive systems engineering products.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML.
• Robust understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking.
• Robust understanding of technical baseline and configuration management.
• Proven experience in leading major projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment.
• Prior experience with RF communication systems, telemetry collection & management, and/or TCP/IP networking.

Compensation

Pay Range: $94,090.00 - $129,394.75

Eligibility

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.