Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineering Manager, Sierra Space

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related discipline and typically 8 or more years of relevant technical experience
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Desirable

• As an Engineering Manager, you will be using your skills and expertise to manage functional teams through program execution for our products and services
• These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems
• You will represent the engineering department at all management level meetings
• You'll ensure that the engineering design, documentation, and approvals meet the program schedules, are obtained in a timely manner and that engineering hours expended are productive, meeting program goals and budgets
• You will own and continuously improve processes and procedures, oversee training of staff and provide technical direction as required
• The Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineering Manager reports to the SW Product Development Director and is responsible for managing the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Design and Analysis team and their products across all business sectors
• Leading the team through the design, development, test, and certification of GNC Algorithm development and ultimately GNC Flight Software development
• Maintaining mission critical software across various programs
• Implementing best practices for developing maintainable production ready GNC products
• Coordinating and collaborating across multi-discipline/multi-organizational teams to understand key aspects of various subsystems, safety requirements, and operational requirements
• Contributing to programs by means of technical execution and technical leadership
• Managing daily operations required to support Sierra Space stakeholder and customer needs
• Managing risks, opportunities, cost, schedule, and staffing across multiple programs
• Managing direct reports including tasking, timecards, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation management

• Medical Coverage: We offer two comprehensive medical plans, a PPO and an HDHP, designed to prioritize the well-being of our team members
• Dental Coverage: HMO and PPO dental plans are aimed at promoting optimal oral health and reducing costs
• Vision Coverage: Our vision plan offers access to a wide range of in-network and out-of-network providers
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Maximize savings and use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account: This tax-advantaged savings account allows team members to set aside pre-tax funds to cover qualified medical expenses
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Comprehensive Basic and Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection to your family
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance provides wage replacement should you suffer a disability that prevents you from working
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan: Employees may contribute 1% to 100% of base salary up to the annual IRS maximum. Employer match provided with a 5-year vesting schedule
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential service available 24/7 that provides assessment, counseling, resources and referrals to employees
• Professional Development / Educational Reimbursement Plan: Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate tuition, books and fees.

Total funding: $1.7bn

Sierra Space is developing the next generation of power and infrastructure for the evolving space economy. Over the last three decades, the company and its affiliates have produced more than 4,000 space systems, and achieved 500+ space missions, including to Mars.