Senior GNC Engineering Leader for Spaceflight

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 192,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Sr Manager of Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering in the United States. You will lead senior engineers, shape GNC architectures, and drive programs across aerospace or autonomous systems, ensuring high standards and strategic execution.

The role requires advanced GNC expertise, program leadership, and strong communication with executives and external stakeholders. A competitive benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 5+ years of GNC engineering management experience.
• Expertise in GNC principles including modern control theory and state estimation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction on complex GNC architectures for aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Lead multiple GNC disciplines and supervise managers and senior engineers.
• Develop IMS tasks and long-term program execution plans.
• Support certification strategies for flight control systems and avionics.

Skills

GNC engineering management

Modern control theory

State estimation

Sensor fusion

Trajectory optimization

Architectures for aerospace/autonomous

Executive communication

Strategic program direction

Mentoring leadership

Adapting to complex challenges

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or related field

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Sr Manager of Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering in the United States. You will lead senior engineers, shape GNC architectures, and drive programs across aerospace or autonomous systems, ensuring high standards and strategic execution.

The role requires advanced GNC expertise, program leadership, and strong communication with executives and external stakeholders. A competitive benefits package accompanies the position.