Dream Chaser Flight Controller Trainer & Systems Engineer

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off - 3 weeks

Job summary

Sierra Space seeks a Dream Chaser Flight Controller Instructor (Systems Engineer III) in Louisville, CO. You will develop and deliver flight controller training, create simulations, and support certification activities for flight operations.

Strong systems engineering background and mentorship capabilities are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes rigorous procedures, real-time problem solving, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary engineers to advance

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical) or related technical field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 years experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in spacecraft systems, aerospace operations, training operations, or related technical field.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate technical issues to diverse audiences including Flight Directors and Flight Control Team.
• Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.

Responsibilities

• Develop training materials including computer-based training, instructor-led courses, simulation scripts, and other documents to support Dream Chaser flight controller training.
• Perform training activities including in-person courses, electronic-learning courses, and mission simulations.
• Support the schedule and delivery of training materials to support training activities.
• Create flight controller and sim instructor displays, procedures, and flight rules in support of Flight Operations development activities

Skills

Communication skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Mentoring juniors

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Python

Linux

Job description

Sierra Space seeks a Dream Chaser Flight Controller Instructor (Systems Engineer III) in Louisville, CO. You will develop and deliver flight controller training, create simulations, and support certification activities for flight operations.

Strong systems engineering background and mentorship capabilities are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes rigorous procedures, real-time problem solving, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary engineers to advance