Dream Chaser Flight Controller Training Lead

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation in Louisville, CO seeks a Dream Chaser Flight Controller Instructor to develop and deliver flight controller training, including computer-based and instructor-led courses, simulations, and related documents. You will create displays, procedures, and rules to support Flight Operations development and ensure readiness through simulator testing.

Ideal candidates bring aerospace engineering background, 5+ years in spacecraft or training operations, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in spacecraft systems, aerospace operations, training operations, or related field.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences including Flight Directors.
• 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 with engineers to drive systems engineering products.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make sound decisions under time pressure in real-time operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• High rigor in executing procedures and documenting actions; commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop training materials including computer-based training, instructor-led courses, simulation scripts, and documents for 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 to support Flight Operations development.
• Support the testing of simulator capabilities to ensure readiness to support training objectives.
• Support Dream Chaser flight controller certifications and evaluations.
• Develop, manage, and maintain training records using a computerized learning management system.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Systems engineering

Team collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical) or related technical field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Python

Linux

Epsilon3

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation in Louisville, CO seeks a Dream Chaser Flight Controller Instructor to develop and deliver flight controller training, including computer-based and instructor-led courses, simulations, and related documents. You will create displays, procedures, and rules to support Flight Operations development and ensure readiness through simulator testing.

Ideal candidates bring aerospace engineering background, 5+ years in spacecraft or training operations, strong communication, and