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Founded in 2020 as a spin‑off of Sierra Nevada Corporation, Sierra Space is building the world’s first fully reusable orbital habitat, the Sierra Space Orbital Platform, and the Sierra Space Transport system. The company partners with NASA on the Lunar Gateway and is developing hardware that will enable commercial space stations.

Sierra Space hires aerospace engineers, propulsion specialists, systems integration experts, software developers, and project managers, as well as manufacturing, quality assurance, supply‑chain, and business operations professionals. Candidates can expect to work on mission‑critical hardware in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with a focus on safety, reliability, and the commercial viability of space products.

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Software Engineer IV

Company: Space Coast Intelligent Solutions, Inc.

Location: Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville

Posted Apr 24, 2024

<p><span><span><span>SCIS is seeking a Full Stack or Backend web developer with expertise in CICD pipeline development DevOpsDevSecOps cybersecurity virtualization containerization and modern web system infrastructures The preferred candidate will be responsible for installing maintaining and engineering development and production environments required to host a Web based software solution The candidate will be expected to perform various duties related to system infrastructure and administration such as setting up Virtual Machines User accountsprivileges and developing and maintaining these environments These responsibilities also include the creation of environment installation procedures developing the CICD pipeline supporting builds and ensuring software is delivereddeployed integrated correctly as well as developing hardware and software solutionsspecifications to meet the objectives of the mission<span><span><span><br ><span><span> <span><span><br ><span><span><span> <b><span>Job Requirements <span><b><span><span><span> <p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>Must be able to obtain a Security+ Certification within six months of start date<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>GitLab Git<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Atlassian suite Jira Confluence<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Oracle<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Familiarity with Kubernetes Containerization Docker Virtualization DevOpsCICD<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Linux Windows basic system administration<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>CICD Platform stack implementation Continuous Monitoring Persistent storage Security etc<span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p><br ><span><span><b><span><span>Education and Experience<span><span><b><span><span> <p><ul><li><span><span><span>Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related degree with two years of relevant experience an additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree<span><span><span><li> <ul><p><span><span><b><span>Security clearance<span><b><span><span> <p><ul><li><span><span><span>TSSCI or TS with ability to obtain SCI<span><span><span><li> <ul><p><span><span><b><span>Work location<span><b><span><span> <p><ul><li><span><span><span>This position requires work on site in Melbourne Florida<span><span><span><li> <ul><p><br > <p>

TechOps Engineer

Company: Capella Space

Location: USA

Posted Apr 21, 2024

<p><span>Capella Space stands at the forefront of synthetic aperture radar SAR satellite technology and signal intelligence We provide customers in governments academia and commercial sectors with reliable information that enables unparalleled understanding of the world Our mission is centered on delivering timely and reliable Earth imagery supporting diverse applications in defense amp intelligence disaster response energy environmental monitoring and more Utilizing cuttingedge technology Capella Space designs manufactures and operates an advanced constellation of SAR imaging satellites Our marketleading SAR satellites are complemented by an unmatched data infrastructure and automated ordering and delivery platform for fast reliable insights where and when customers need it most<span><span> <span><p> <p><span>Recognized for our technological prowess Capella Space was honored as one of the 10 most innovative companies in Space in 2023 by FASTCOMPANY Capella Space is an internationally trusted Earth Observation data provider working closely with the US Space Systems Command US Space Force NASA US Air Force US Navy US National Reconnaissance Office the Canadian Government and more to make unclassified highresolution SAR data more accessible <span><span> <span><p> <p><span style=textdecoration><strong><span>What Makes Capella Unique<span><strong><span><p> <p><span>Capella Space is a highly collaborative team environment providing an opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the space industry though no prior space experience is needed Were looking for people excited about tackling seemingly impossible challenges learning new skills and concepts and helping each other achieve success Our mission and our products are meant to understand the whole world and help everyone in it regardless of race creed or any other distinction We encourage you to bring your unique perspective to help make us stronger including applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech<span><span> <span><p> <p><span style=textdecoration><strong>About the Role amp Team<strong><span><p> <p>The TechOps Engineer DevOps with Support exists for one purpose to solve complex internal problems so that Capella Space can continue to deliver worldclass imaging to our customers TechOps leverages our support structure to triage and resolve various requests across a variety of services Consistency reliability and quality are essential to what we do<p> <ul style=> <li style=>We balance 247 support and oncall responsibilities by distributing our team remotely working in overlapping time zones and rotating through oncall weeks<li> <li style=>We use root cause analysis to help us get to the true source of technical issues and we help facilitate longterm solutions to prevent those issues from recurring again<li> <li style=>We design build and maintain the appropriate monitoring and alerting platforms dashboards reporting scripts to ensure we are monitoring our vital systems and associated key performance metrics<li> <ul> <p><span style=textdecoration><strong>Qualifications<strong><span><p> <p>You have strong chops in Python and want to work for an agile space company<p> <ul style=> <li style=>Minimum of up to 2 years experience with REST APIs Cloudbased Data Flow and Management Amazon Web Services Kubernetes Terraform UnixLinux systems<li> <li style=>Process and Code ManagementDocumentation Jira Confluence Gitlab<li> <li style=>You want to grow your skills We believe in growing our best engineers from within and we will support your professional development<li> <li style=>Youve got an undergraduate degree in Computer Science Engineering PhysicalEarth Sciences or an equivalent combination of technical education bootcamps coding accelerators and work experience that youd love to tell us about<li> <li style=>Youre comfortable working in a periodic 247 oncall rotation What this looks like members of our team will work standard business hours for their timezone and rotate into one week of 247 oncall support If there are four team members this would mean one week of 247 oncall responsibilities every 4th week with escalation support for each SupportOps Engineer This has the potential to evolve into shift work as our demand for technical support peaks<li> <li style=>You have a calm collected approach to problem solving but youre able to prioritize and have a keen attention to detail You care about helping us improve our documentation and processes as we resolve issues<li> <li style=>Youre a great crossteam collaborator You can distill complex technical concepts down to simple terms and you proactively communicate the progress or status of open issues or requests to our internal stakeholders<li> <li style=>Youre inquisitive curious and eager to understand our systems and technologies<li> <li style=>Other nicetohave skills experience working with geospatial data or remotely sensed imagery experience in the satellite or space industry<li> <ul> <p><strong><span>Compensation<span><strong><span> <span><p> <p><span><em>The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $7900000 $10461000 for applicants with 02 years of experience and $11240000 $14893000 for applicants with 5+ years of experience <em><span><p> <p><span><em>The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education qualification knowledge skills ability and experience of the final candidates specific office location and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Capella Space <em><span> <span> <span><p> <p><strong><span>BenefitsPerks<span><strong><span> <span><p> <p><span>In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative collaborative and fastgrowing business with a highly motivated and skilled team we also take pride in taking care of our employees Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation<span><span> <span><p> <ul style=> <li style=>We offer up to 100 paid medical coverage with robust vision and dental plans comprehensive flexible spending accounts and supplemental health plans <li> <li style=><span>Equity<span><span> <span><li> <li style=><span>401K Plan to invest in your longterm retirement planning<span><span> <span><li> <li style=><span>Generous Parental Leave<span><span> <span><li> <li style=><span>Flexible Paid Time Off Policy<span><span> <span><li> <li style=><span>Commuter amp Parking Benefits<span><span> <span><li> <li style=><span>Mental Health Resources<span><span> <span><li> <li style=><span>Monthly phone stipend<span><span> <span><li> <li style=><span>Daily provided lunches and stocked kitchens <span><span> <span><li> <li style=><span>Furry friends Weve got you covered with dogfriendly work environment amp them with pet insurance options<span><span> <span><li> <li style=><strong><span>Equal Opportunity Statement<span><strong><span> <span><li> <ul> <p><span>Capella Space is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and upholding equitable hiring practices<span><span> <span><p> <p><span>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic under federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance We actively encourage members of recognized minorities women Veterans and those with disabilities to apply and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process If you need assistance or require an accommodation during the job application process please notify <span><a href=22mailtorecruitingcapellaspacecom22 rel=nofollow><span><span>recruitingcapellaspacecom<span><span><a><span> <span><p> <p><span>To learn more about us explore our site <span><a href=22httpswwwcapellaspacecom22 rel=nofollow><span><span>httpswwwcapellaspacecom<span><span><a><span> <span> <span>and follow us on <span><a href=22httpstwittercomcapellaspace22 rel=nofollow><strong><span><span>X<span><span><strong><a><strong><span> and <span><strong><a href=22httpswwwlinkedincomcompanycapellaspace22 rel=nofollow><strong><span><span>LinkedIn<span><span><strong><a><strong> <strong><span>to see our SAR imagery<span><span> <span><p><img src=httpsremotivecomjobtrack1907890blankgifsource=publicapi alt=>

Software Engineer 1

Company: Space Coast Intelligent Solutions, Inc.

Location: Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville

Posted Apr 24, 2024

<p><span><span><b><span>Overview<span><b><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span>The Software Engineer I will develop modify and maintain software applications and services using best practices and standards participate in team design and coding activities and contribute to software requirements definition and analysis Participate in the full lifecycle of software development for advanced systems including analysis design application and service implementation unit to integration testing release deployment installation and maintenance of system software Perform integrally on a software development team with strong communication and interpersonal skills <span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><b><span>Job Requirements<span><b><span><span><p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span>Java C C++<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>REST technologies using Spring and node<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Object Oriented software modeling in Unified Modeling Language UML<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Linux eg RHEL Ubuntu Raspbian<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Relational database eg Oracle PostgreSQL<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Development using Eclipse JDeveloper and Android Studio<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Work within an Agile development environment<span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p><span><span><b><span>Education and Experience <span><b><span><span><p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span>AS degree in computer science software engineering or other technical engineering discipline<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>2 years of software engineering experience<span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p><span><span><b><span>Preferred Experience<span><b><span><span><p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span>Familiarity with DevOps techniques<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>Familiarity with one or more scripting languages Python JavaScript etc<span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p><span><span><b><span>Security clearance<span><b><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span>Ability to obtain a security clearance<span><span><span><p> <p><span><span><b><span>Work location<span><b><span><span><p> <p><span><span><span>This position requires work on site in Melbourne Florida<span><span><span><p>

Counsel, Launch Operations

Company: Relativity Space

Location: Washington DC

Posted Apr 24, 2024

Relativity Space is a company that aims to build the next great commercial launch company and become a leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. They are looking for an experienced attorney to take primary responsibility for solving the company's legal challenges related to launch operations.

VR/AR Software Engineer (Systems & Design)

Company: Three Space Lab

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 17, 2024

<p><b>Company Description<b> <p><p><strong>About the Company<strong> Three Space Lab is an earlystage MIT Media Lab spinoff company working on VR and AR software solutions for education training and workplace learning with a focus on uses of interactive simulation Some previous projects have focused on electricity and magnetism crystalline structures 3D scanning and tools for visual design of brands We are a team of designers and engineers focused on building worldclass collaborative spatial computing systems Our work builds on years of experience in multiuser virtual reality and scientific visualization<p> <p><strong>About the Team<strong> We are math and physics geeks with an artsy side dance drawing music and we welcome people of any gender race ethnicity color ability class religion culture or nationality We believe that working with people who have diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds enhances our ideas enriches our lives as individuals and as a team and is invaluable for understanding how we can best have a positive impact<p> <p><em>We are committed to diversity on our team and we encourage people from all backgrounds cultures underrepresented groups and marginalized gender and sexual identities to apply<em><p> <p><b>Job Description<b> <p><p><strong>About You <strong> We are seeking a VRAR Software Engineer at the junior or senior level to join the team In this role you will get in on the ground floor as we build infrastructure and create content that supports multiuser collaborative and simulationbased learning Learn from our tools DevOps and design practices and help define and develop them further Your responsibilities may include<p> <ul><li> <p>Understanding extending and improving complex existing codebases in C and implementing software modules from scratch<p> <li> <li> <p>Developing software throughout the stack including realtime interactions internal tools backend web services and frontend applications<p> <li> <li> <p>Designing and implementing visual and spatial interactions using C Unity modelinganimation tools shader programming etc<p> <li> <li> <p>Developing learningoriented experiences and narratives<p> <li> <li> <p>Conducting pilot deployments and gathering user feedback<p> <li> <li> <p>Interacting with clients to understand their needs and prioritize features<p> <li> <li> <p>Collaborating with and supervising in senior role a small team of developers<p> <li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><p><strong>Top Priority Attributes <strong><p> <ul><li> <p>Strong background in computer science<p> <li> <li> <p>Experience with software engineering practices oriented towards teamwork and robust maintainable software<p> <li> <li> <p>Background in pure mathematics andor physics a plus<p> <li> <li> <p>Basic experience with visual and interaction design<p> <li> <li> <p>Interest in human learning and education<p> <li> <li> <p>Curiosity and ambition<p> <li> <li> <p>Desire to make the world a better place<p> <li> <ul><p><strong>High Priority Skills<strong><p> <ul><li> <p>Unity highly programmatic usage<p> <li> <li> <p>C<p> <li> <li> <p>Designing user experiences and interpreting user feedback<p> <li> <li> <p>Visual shaders and compute shaders GPGPU<p> <li> <li> <p>Cloud engineering eg networking and container orchestration<p> <li> <li> <p>Product management<p> <li> <li> <p>Data visualization and simulation of physical systems<p> <li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Other Relevant Skills<strong><p> <ul><li> <p>C++<p> <li> <li> <p>Modeling and animation<p> <li> <li> <p>AndroidiOS VRAR<p> <li> <li> <p>Interactive uses of deep learning<p> <li> <li> <p>Design of experiences for human learning<p> <li> <li> <p>Humancentered design<p> <li> <li> <p>Graphic design<p> <li> <li> <p>Sound design<p> <li> <ul><p><b>Additional Information<b> <p><p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines<p>

Software Engineer II - Ground Segment Cloud Infrastructure Development and Integration

Company: Sierra Space

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Sierra Space is seeking a Software Engineer with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience to join their team. The role involves developing cutting-edge software products for a wide range of systems, from aircraft to space exploration. The ideal candidate will have experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, engineering principles, and working in multi-disciplinary teams. Preferred skills include experience in space operations, deploying software in classified environments, and familiarity with industry standard software languages. The position requires a Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship. Sierra Space offers a competitive salary, annual incentive pay, and a generous benefits package.

Part Time Administrative Assistant

Company: York Space Systems

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Apr 19, 2024

York Space Systems, a leading aerospace company, is expanding its team and seeking a part-time Front Desk Administrative Assistant. The role involves supporting the Office Manager, managing front desk tasks, coordinating office demands, and occasionally traveling to other buildings. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of office administrative experience, proficiency in MS Office, and strong organizational skills. York Space Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Company: Relativity Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Relativity Space is seeking an experienced engineer to join their Dynamic Environments team. The role involves deriving random vibration, shock, and acoustic levels and loads across vehicle, engine, and ground systems. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Python. They will work collaboratively with other Flight Sciences teams, Stage Engineering, Propulsion, Avionics, Test and Launch teams to develop analysis tools and test levels and loads on time and budget. The company offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, and an annual L&D stipend.

Process Improvement Analyst II

Company: Sierra Space

Location: Madison, WI

Posted Apr 24, 2024

Sierra Space is seeking a Process Improvement Analyst II to lead continuous improvement projects across sectors. The role involves developing new processes, improving existing ones, and optimizing business processes for the development of Dream Chaser Spaceplanes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, relevant experience, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. The position offers a competitive salary, annual incentive pay, and a generous benefits package. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment.

Staff Sourcing Manager, Propulsion & Fluid Systems

Company: Relativity Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Sourcing Manager for Vehicle Fluid Systems to manage the end-to-end supply chain for Terran-R, their next-generation launch vehicle. The role involves strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field, and 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or engineering. Knowledge of enterprise applications and data modeling techniques is required. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, and values diversity and inclusion.

Associate Program Manager

Company: Sierra Space

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Sierra Space is seeking an Associate Program Manager with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. The role involves managing cost, schedule, and engineering deliverables, conducting routine meetings, and interfacing with project/program stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, analytical abilities, and the capacity to manage complex situations. Preferred qualifications include Earned Value Management knowledge, understanding of Agile methodologies, and experience with JIRA, Atlassian Confluence, and Wiki Collaboration sites. The position offers a competitive salary, annual incentive pay, and a generous benefits package.

Senior CNC Programmer, 2nd Shift

Company: Relativity Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Relativity Space is seeking a CNC Programmer/Machinist to join their rapidly growing space startup. The role involves developing programs, post G-code, and machining a variety of 3D-printed engine parts for the Terran R launch vehicle. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of CNC machining experience, strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up, and experience programming and operating DMG-MORI machines. The company offers competitive compensation, a generous vacation policy, and an annual L&D stipend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Sierra Space?
Employees describe a mission‑first culture that blends aerospace rigor with startup agility. Daily collaboration spans engineering, manufacturing, and business teams, and the company rewards data‑driven problem solving. On‑site labs and modular design workshops give hands‑on exposure to orbital hardware, while remote work options support work‑life balance.
What types of positions are available at Sierra Space?
Sierra Space regularly posts roles in aerospace engineering, propulsion systems, avionics, software, systems integration, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, project management, finance, HR, and marketing. Technical positions often require degrees in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or computer science, plus experience with CAD, FEA, or embedded systems.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Tailor your résumé to the specific posting by highlighting relevant space‑industry experience and quantifiable results, such as reducing cycle time by 15% on a propulsion component. Include a brief project portfolio or GitHub link demonstrating hands‑on skills. Seek referrals from current employees, engage with Sierra Space’s social media, and prepare to discuss how your problem‑solving approach aligns with the company’s safety‑first, reusable‑orbital mission.

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