Sr Systems Engineer (Clearance Required)

Sierra Space; Colorado; On-site; USD 143,700 - 197,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is looking for a skilled Orbital Analyst in Colorado. This role involves monitoring the position and velocity of objects in orbit, using mathematical models to calculate orbital parameters, and designing optimal trajectories for spacecraft. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Systems Engineering, programming skills, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Compensation ranges from $143,700 to $197,608, with a benefits package including medical and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of related experience preferred.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor positions and velocities of objects in orbit.
• Calculate orbital parameters using mathematical models.
• Design trajectories for spacecraft launches and reentries.

Skills

Systems Engineering principles

Communication skills

Mathematical modeling

Proactivity

Programming (C, C++, Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

RPOD Software

C2 and TT&C Software

Cloudera

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Orbital Analyst to join our space operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for continuously monitoring the position and velocity of artificial objects in Earth orbit or deep space, applying mathematical models and observational data to precisely calculate orbital parameters, predicting potential close approaches between objects and recommending necessary avoidance maneuvers, designing optimal trajectories for spacecraft launches, orbital transfers, and reentries, tracking and cataloging space debris to help prevent dangerous collisions, and assessing the risk of collision between various space objects. The candidate will develop and use tools to perform precise orbit determination using specialized software tools. The role requires strong communication skills, active listening, and proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +8 yrs experience).
• Typically, 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience).
• Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
• Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
• Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products.
• An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience or education in RPOD.
• Experience with C2 and TT&C Software Development.
• Cloudera, OpenShift, Kubernetes experience; either on or working with software, DevSecOps, etc teams.
• Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis.
• Experience with astrodynamics libraries, propagators, etc.
• Experience working commercial and/or government Space Domain Awareness programs.
• Extensive experience or education in orbital mechanics.
• Ability to script, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Ruby or related programming experience, full stack developer.
• Experience with Government Cloud Architectures (GovCloud or others).

Compensation

Pay Range: $143,700.00 - $197,608.50

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires current/active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non‑U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Benefits

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

EEO Statement

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.