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Space Systems jobs in Louisville, CO
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Dream Chaser Flight Controller - Systems Engineer II
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
You will monitor Dream Chaser spacecraft telemetry and command subsystems in real-time from Taylor Mission Control Center during orbital missions. Working a rotating 9-hour shift schedule, you'll execute nominal and contingency procedures, troubleshoot anomalies, and make critical go/no-go recommendations to the Flight Director.
$94,090 to $129,395 per year
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Manager, Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
You'll lead guidance, navigation and control engineering for spacecraft and autonomous systems programs, balancing hands-on technical work with team supervision. Direct GNC design, analysis, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and MATLAB/Simulink modeling while managing budgets, schedules, and engineering teams across multiple projects.
$167,209 to $229,911 per year
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Mechanical Engineer I - Ground Support Equipment
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
Design and develop mechanical ground support equipment including lift fixtures, shipping containers, and test tooling for Flight vehicle Assembly, Integration and Test operations. You'll assist senior engineers in analysis and evaluation of mechanical systems while preparing technical documentation for cross-functional teams.
$77,234 to $106,197 per year
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Systems Engineer II
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
You will monitor and command Dream Chaser spacecraft subsystems in real-time from Taylor Mission Control Center during live missions. Execute nominal and contingency procedures, analyze telemetry for anomalies, and provide critical go/no-go decisions to the Flight Director across rotating 9-hour shifts.
$94,090 to $129,395 per year
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Sr IT Systems Engineer
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
You will design and maintain scalable, secure IT infrastructure across cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, lead junior system administrators, and manage complex networking environments. This senior role combines infrastructure architecture, security implementation, and technical leadership within a space and defense technology company.
$135,864 to $186,813 per year
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Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Engineer III
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
Design and build custom electrical test systems for Dream Chaser spacecraft and satellite communications platforms. You'll lead requirements definition, detailed design, software integration, and full test campaign execution across power systems and flat sat validation.
$112,694 to $154,975 per year
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Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer III
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
Architect and integrate complex spacecraft systems from concept through verification. You will decompose stakeholder requirements, lead system integration activities, and manage technical risks across cross-functional engineering teams building mission-critical space systems.
$119,064 to $163,713 per year
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Sr Spacecraft Operations Systems Engineer
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
You will lead the specification, architecture, and integration of complex spacecraft systems while managing requirements traceability and overseeing verification activities. Drive systems engineering across the full product development lifecycle, from concept through delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
$143,700 to $197,609 per year
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IT Systems Engineer II
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and network infrastructure for Sierra Space's satellite and spacecraft systems. You'll manage virtualization technologies, develop automation scripts, design backup procedures, and collaborate across teams to keep IT systems reliable and efficient.
$87,156 to $119,840 per year
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Dream Chaser Flight Controller (Systems Engineer II)
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
You will develop operational concepts, flight procedures, and training products for Dream Chaser spacecraft operations. Working from our Louisville mission control center, you'll translate spacecraft design into real-time mission support and execution, with a clear path to flight controller certification.
$94,090 to $129,395 per year
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Systems Engineer III - Mission Systems
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Sierra Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
You will design, integrate, and certify mission IT systems and ground segment infrastructure for Dream Chaser spacecraft operations. Train as a certified flight controller and support real-time missions, pre-mission simulations, and mission control center development working with NASA.
$119,064 to $163,713 per year
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Satellite Operations Engineer
Capella Space · Louisville, CO · Space Systems
Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Louisville, CO with the option to work a few days remotely. Travel: Up to 5 % Job ID: 571 About Capella Capella, an IonQ company, spans national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute to deliver secure, mission-ready intelligence. Capella’s culture is built on collaboration, rigorous engineering, and a shared commitment to delivering solutions...
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