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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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Senior Satellite Network Solutions Engineer

Company: Astranis Space Technologies

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Dec 10, 2023

1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Bonus Satellites communications industry experience with HTS systems in LEO, MEO, or GEO Link budgeting / Link analysis experience Experience with regulatory affairs for space based communications networks Experience working Military Satellite communications systems All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses.What we offer: Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, performance bonuses, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Base Salary $140,000—$175,000 USD U.S. Not a problem. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. Requirements 5+ years of experience Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics (or equivalent background knowledge) Enjoy working in a fast paced environment and shaping process and procedures for long term growth An excellent knowledge of enterprise LAN/WAN architecture and familiarity with IP networking protocols/hardware Proven track record in strategic technical sales environments balancing the customers’ wants with internal capabilities and goals Scripting language experience in one of the following: Python (preferred), MATLAB, R, Julia, C++, or similar. Our responsibilities include: Building Astranis’s profile with the international business community Modeling and analyzing satellite networks using in house network software Interfacing with Commercial, US Government, and Executive teams Communicating our satellite network designs externally Aiding in regulatory (FCC, ITU, etc.) efforts regarding spectrum use and coordination Aiding and influence the design of analysis software that enables us to excel in our role Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team Mid-level to senior management roles are available, depending on the candidate.

Staff Ground Support Equipment Engineer

Company: Relativity Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Dec 16, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Experience with custom machine design: motors, actuators, linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, bearings, etc. Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM software Experience with ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP Pre/Post processing, NASTRAN Solver, NX Advance Simulation, Mechanical, etc. The success of Relativity depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, safety, and user experience of the products that you deliver. What you’ll do: Develop high quality development and production tooling for the Terran vehicle and Aeon engine programs Spearhead efforts to develop the factory of the future by creating design solutions that support automation and rapid iteration Capable of integrating concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis of several different projects in a fast-paced environment - projects will vary in size and scale Ability to interpret and apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) in creating tooling drawing definitions Handle a wide range of technical problems and familiar with all types of material handling, assembly fixtures, off-loaders, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machines Close collaboration with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve the best possible cradle to grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment) Manage projects including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, equipment installation, and commissioning of tooling Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion Facilitate effective and collaborative communication by fostering creativity and leveraging team member strengths What you need to know: Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent 8+ years of work or project experience with design, build, and commissioning of tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly and test Experience using CAD and FEA-based analysis software (NX and ANSYS Workbench preferred) for structural applications Experience in full-cycle project completion Experience in strategic buildout and project management of tooling supporting production Nice to haves but not required: Experience with structural analysis including the ability to perform hand calculations Strong expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly including experience taking products from prototype design to production Solid understanding of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here: https://px.sequoia.com/relativityspace Hiring Range: $150,000—$194,000 USD The below-range represents Relativity Space’s current good-faith pay scale for this role. The Mechanical Engineering team works closely with Additive Development and Manufacturing, turning top-level requirements and concepts into functional detailed designs. The Mechanical Engineering team brings a high level of innovation and ingenuity into the design process, as they are tasked with building out a highly-automated Production facility.

Team Lead - Ground Software

Company: Astranis Space Technologies

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Dec 10, 2023

1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Bonus Experience developing proprietary/commercial or open source satellite operations software (e.g., COSMOS, Major Tom) Experience with Kubernetes Experience with Django Experience in satellite operations Experience with tools such as JIRA, Jenkins, and Docker All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses.What we offer: Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, performance bonuses, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team Requirements Experience building and responsible for high-performing teams 6+ years of experience in software development 1-2+ years of software engineering management experience Comfortable working with ambiguity and deriving requirements from cross-functional conversation and collaboration Experience with Python, C/C++, or other high-level object-oriented programming language(s) High understanding of JavaScript (React, Angular, or similar framework) Experience with system level architecture and big data design, and SQL databases in particular Experience leading the development for Large Scale Distributed Systems Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision No previous Aerospace Industry experience required! Manage a detailed schedule to ensure that software development is in sync with the overall program schedule Work across the full stack of ground systems, telemetry database, mission operations, etc. Work closely with our operations and satellite teams to build command interfaces and telemetry screens that enable safe, efficient, and elegant command and control of our satellite throughout its mission Design high-performance, reliable, mission-critical software that sends commands to space! We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. Role Directly manage and grow a team of junior and senior software engineers Oversee the design, build, and implementation of our ground software system for Arcturus (our first satellite) and future programs. Base Salary $180,000—$210,000 USD U.S.

Senior PCB Design Engineer

Company: Astranis Space Technologies

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Dec 15, 2023

1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Requirements Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other technical or science discipline 10+ years experience with PCB layout and routing 3+ years experience with ECAD library management Familiarity with Altium or similar design tools Experience with IPC standards (Class 2/3, IPC-A-610, IPC-7351) Bonus Experience with scripting or automation Experience working with PLM software (Arena preferred) Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes Ability to communicate and work effectively with others All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses.What we offer: Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, performance bonuses, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Base Salary $170,000—$190,000 USD U.S. Role Placement and Routing of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs, with schematic and layout input from design engineers Routing of power, high speed digital, RF, and analog PCB designs Create schematic symbols from datasheets and engineers' requests Design physical footprints from specifications and 3D models Own PCB part library, design templates, release procedures and interface to PLM system. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. Interface with PCB Fabrication and assembly vendors to asses technical capabilities, design stackups and implement design for manufacturing (DFM). Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!

Logistics Manager II

Company: Sierra Space

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Dec 14, 2023

Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $95,298.10 - $142,947.16Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. Working Conditions:Occasionally exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors Occasionally requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes Frequently lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials Occasionally exposed to loud noises IMPORTANT NOTICE:To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Be the Lead to integrate with all facilities for space allocation and necessary modification (NASA, Custodial Storage, RLV, TP3 and 1092).

Full Stack Software Engineer

Company: York Space Systems

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Dec 15, 2023

This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Security Clearance. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Experience with modern state management tools such as Recoil.js, React Query, Mobx, etc. Experience with common front-end development tools, such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc. React using TypeScript. Familiarity with design systems. Experience with modern security practices. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. Experience with Git.

Technical Program Manager Associate - Software (Spring 2024)

Company: Astranis Space Technologies

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Dec 13, 2023

in computer science, aerospace engineering, or equivalent technical degree (e.g. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. or M.S. Plan and organize periodic internal program reviews including trending schedule, risk, and key program requirements. physics or applied math) Strong communication skills, both internal and external facing Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate across different tracks and groups Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment, overcome obstacles with creative solutions, and clearly document/communicate tactical plans Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize Must be onsite in San Francisco, 3 days per week minimum Bonus: Leadership in university programs, clubs, or technical projects Space system experience Hardware experience Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour. This will include, but is not limited to assisting program schedules, risk management, and key stakeholder interactions. Base Hourly Pay $29—$29 USD U.S. Requirements: Currently pursuing a B.S. Running risk management processes for projects including encouraging generation of risk documentation when needed, tracking of burndown plans, and coordinating approvals of risk closure.

GNC Simulation Engineer

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Dec 13, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity: Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. 4+ years of applicable experience Minimum of bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics, aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering. Learn more about the ITAR here. ITAR Compliance: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Required Qualifications: Performed development of a simulation environment, implemented GNC in flight software, developed GNC to HITL interface. Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Senior PCB Layout Engineer

Company: Astranis Space Technologies

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Dec 14, 2023

1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Requirements Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other technical or science discipline 10+ years experience with PCB layout and routing 3+ years experience with ECAD library management Familiarity with Altium or similar design tools Experience with IPC standards (Class 2/3, IPC-A-610, IPC-7351) Bonus Experience with scripting or automation Experience working with PLM software (Arena preferred) Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes Ability to communicate and work effectively with others All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses.What we offer: Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, performance bonuses, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Base Salary $170,000—$190,000 USD U.S. Role Placement and Routing of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs, with schematic and layout input from design engineers Routing of power, high speed digital, RF, and analog PCB designs Create schematic symbols from datasheets and engineers' requests Design physical footprints from specifications and 3D models Own PCB part library, design templates, release procedures and interface to PLM system. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. Interface with PCB Fabrication and assembly vendors to asses technical capabilities, design stackups and implement design for manufacturing (DFM). Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!

Principal Systems Engineer - Space Vehicle Architect

Company: Sierra Space

Location: Greater Boulder Area

Posted Dec 10, 2023

Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $159,430.15 - $239,145.23Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. Working Conditions:Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire. Learn more about Sierra SpaceWith 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. 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. Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Sierra Space has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work.

Software Engineer III - Back-End Tools Development

Company: Sierra Space

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Dec 10, 2023

Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $104,827.91 - $157,241.88Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire. Learn more about Sierra SpaceWith 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. Working Conditions:Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.) The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Come make history with us.Sierra Space-based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL-designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers, and international organizations. Sierra Space has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials Rarely exposed to loud noises IMPORTANT NOTICE:To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.

Senior Mission Reliability Engineer

Company: Relativity Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Dec 10, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here: https://px.sequoia.com/relativityspace Hiring Range: $127,000—$163,000 USD What you’ll do: As a Mission Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for working across all engineering disciplines to tackle the most challenging issues that Relativity faces throughout design, build, test, and launch operations.Responsibilities include: Perform independent assessments of subsystem and system designs to develop understanding of vulnerabilities and associated risk Drive architectural decision making across engineering functions to improve vehicle reliability Identify technical deficiencies across the program and implement solutions to mitigate excess risk incurred during design, build, and test Lead root cause investigations of significant anomalies during test/launch operations and drive corrective actions Develop processes and tools to assess manufacturing issues, manage technical risk, and evaluate changes to vehicle configuration What you need to know: An undergraduate degree in engineering or related field 5+ years of experience with engineering problem solving in design, analysis, or test of systems Knowledge of complex aerospace hardware and processes related to manufacturing, integration, testing or launch operations Solid interpersonal skills to interact with both internal and external groups to overcome associated constraints Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to rapidly resolve interdisciplinary issues Self-starter and willing to continuously learn new skills to drive the process and technology throughout hardware development and testing Nice to haves but not required: Experience with Mission Assurance, Reliability Analysis, or Systems Safety Direct hands-on experience in the rocket integration and launch operations Full product life cycle experience with a new launch vehicle or spacecraft Experience with anomaly resolution, corrective actions, and lessons learned databases Experience with engineering risk management, engineering configuration, and change management Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend and more! As a part of this team, you will work across every function at the company to execute analysis, drive vehicle architecture decisions, and implement robust technical and programmatic solutions for the Terran R launch vehicle that will be critical for overall mission success. Team: The Mission Reliability team is responsible for ensuring that Relativity’s rockets are designed, built, and operated with the highest level of engineering rigor. The below-range represents Relativity Space’s current good-faith pay scale for this role. Relativity Space reserves the right to modify or update this range at any time.Compensation is only one part of our entire total rewards package. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to 3D print rockets.

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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