Chief Engineer (Clearance Required)

Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. The Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership and guidance to a major program or programs, ensuring successful technical execution.

Requirements

• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +14 yrs experience)
• Typically requires 16+ years of related experience
• Multidisciplinary engineering expertise and subject matter expert for a single program of significance
• Demonstrated experience leading significant projects, interacting cross-functionally, and driving engineering decisions
• Demonstrated use of first principles to plan and execute required analysis for a program life cycle
• Experience acting as a technical advisor, providing expert guidance and recommendations on complex engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy and feasibility
• Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Able to build strategy; identify and implement the steps needed to execute strategy across programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Generous Paid Time Off