Dream Chaser Flight Controller Instructor (Sr. Systems Engineer) Verified today
About the Role
You will develop and deliver training for Dream Chaser flight controllers. Your responsibilities include:
- Develop training materials: computer-based training, instructor-led courses, simulation scripts, and supporting documents
- Perform training activities including in-person courses, e-learning, and mission simulations
- Create flight controller and simulator instructor displays, procedures, and flight rules for Flight Operations
- Support simulator capability testing to ensure readiness for training objectives
- Support Dream Chaser flight controller certifications and evaluations
- Develop, manage, and maintain training records using a learning management system
- Support the schedule and delivery of training materials
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent work experience, or Masters plus 5 years experience)
- 8+ years related experience in spacecraft systems, aerospace operations, training operations, or related technical field
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate technical issues to Flight Directors and Flight Control Team
- Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices
- Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation
- Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
- Emerging ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers
- Ability to analyze complex technical data and make sound decisions under time pressure in dynamic, real-time operations environments
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- High degree of rigor in executing procedures and documenting actions; commitment to operational excellence and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with training simulator modeling
- Familiarization with JIRA, Confluence, Python, and Linux
- Knowledge of spacecraft subsystem operations principles such as flight dynamics or orbital mechanics
- Experience with command and control systems (InControl or similar) and procedure execution platforms (Epsilon3 or similar)
- Knowledge of flight rules, operational limits, go/no-go decision processes, and mission operations protocols
- Experience interpreting real-time telemetry, commanding spacecraft systems, and troubleshooting anomalies in operational environments
- Understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their interfaces across disciplines (power, thermal, propulsion, avionics, communications, mechanical)
- Solid understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components
- Strong understanding of spacecraft systems engineering principles including requirements management, system integration, verification/validation, and systems development lifecycle
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking
- Experience in leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Compensation
Pay Range: $130,636.00 - $179,644.00
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
Benefits
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, and 3 weeks paid time off.