Jobs at Sierra Space

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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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Head of Avionics

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

Inversion is a space company founded in 2021 with a mission to build affordable, high-cadence return capabilities for the commercial and defense space industries. They are developing reentry vehicles faster and cheaper than ever before, with a focus on simplicity. The company aims to provide high-frequency return of research, goods, supplies, and equipment, and has ambitious goals with strong financial backing.

Head of Avionics

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

The job posting is for a Head of Avionics position at Inversion, a company that is working on space technology. The job requires experience in Avionics hardware and software, as well as leadership skills. The company is looking for someone to lead a team of engineers and contribute to the growth of the company.

Senior GNC Engineer

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

Inversion is a company that aims to build affordable and high-cadence return capabilities for the commercial and defense space industries. They believe in a future where returning from space is as common as launching to space. The company is looking for GNC Engineers to work on building reentry vehicles and developing algorithms for estimation, attitude control, and high-thrust trajectory maneuvers.

Senior Propulsion Engineer (Combustion Devices)

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

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Senior GNC Engineer

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

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Head of Avionics

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

Inversion is a company that aims to build affordable and high-cadence return capabilities for the commercial and defense space industries. They believe in a future where returning from space is as common as launching to space. The company is looking for a leader in Avionics hardware to contribute to the growth of Inversion and help build a new class of space vehicles.

Senior Propulsion Engineer (Combustion Devices)

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

Inversion is a company that aims to build affordable and high-cadence return capabilities for the commercial and defense space industries. They are looking for a propulsion engineer to help develop a powerful and compact rocket engine for their capsules.

Sr. GNC Engineer

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

The job description is for a GNC Engineer at Inversion, a company that develops space vehicles. The role involves designing and developing GNC systems, simulations, and algorithms for spacecraft and aircraft. The job requires strong mathematical background, proficiency in MATLAB and C++, and experience with full mission lifecycle.

Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Combustion Devices)

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

The job posting is for a propulsion engineer to work on developing a powerful, compact, and capability-defining rocket engine for spacecraft. The engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and testing the engine, and will work with a team of engineers to solve design, manufacturing, and integration problems.

Principal Software Engineer (Tech Lead)

Company: Sierra Space

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Jan 11, 2023

Sierra Space is a company with over 30 years of experience in the space industry, providing more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems, and components to customers worldwide. They have participated in over 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company is working on technology for space habitats, Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. They offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and annual incentive pay based on performance.

Senior GNC Engineer

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

Inversion is a company that aims to build affordable and high-cadence return capabilities for the commercial and defense space industries. They are looking for GNC Engineers to work on building reentry vehicles and developing algorithms for estimation, attitude control, and high-thrust trajectory maneuvers.

Senior Propulsion Engineer (Combustion Devices)

Company: Inversion Space

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Jan 08, 2023

Inversion is a space company founded in 2021 with a mission to build affordable, high-cadence return capabilities for the commercial and defense space industries. They are building reentry vehicles faster and cheaper than ever before through a focus on simplicity. The company has ambitious goals with strong financial backing to build these round-trip capabilities.

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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