Sierra Space Careers
At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.
We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the Role
The Senior Project Engineer role involves leading and executing medium-sized technical projects, ensuring the successful integration of engineering solutions, and driving innovation within the team. This position requires a strong technical foundation, extensive engineering expertise, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. The role includes overseeing the design, development, and implementation of engineering projects, managing key programmatic functions, and ensuring projects meet technical specifications and quality standards as well as cost & schedule constraints. This role serves as a bridge between the Engineering and Program Office on a given project.
In this role, you will lead medium-sized cross-functional teams and projects, effectively balancing technical and programmatic constraints while overseeing the design, development, and implementation of engineering projects. You will provide technical estimation support to develop Basis of Estimates, Proposals, and Contracts, ensuring that projects meet technical specifications and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include conducting high-impact trade studies, leading technical evaluations, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. You will manage suppliers by developing and managing Statements of Work, addressing supplier issues, and creating return-to-green plans for supplier schedules. Additionally, you will support Program Management Teams by owning key programmatic functions such as Risk Management and Cost/Schedule management. As part of your role, you will interface with key customers and stakeholders, communicate and coordinate across engineering and functional teams, and provide clear verbal and written communication of technical concepts, plans, and actions. You will deliver status updates and key insights on project progress to leadership, including reporting Key Performance Indicators and Technical Performance Metrics. Furthermore, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team and play a crucial role in conflict resolution by serving as the bridge between Engineering and Program offices, acting as the voice of all stakeholders, from support functions to the customer.
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About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Position Overview
A DevSecOps Project Engineer who will coordinate cross-functional initiatives between IT, Cyber, NetOps, and Software Teams for both Unclassified and Classified environments under the direction of the DevSecOps Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate projects and activities across IT, Cyber, NetOps, and Software Teams
Facilitate communication between technical teams to ensure alignment with DevSecOps objectives
Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines
Create and maintain project documentation and status reports
Lead regular cross-team meetings to ensure collaboration
Implement and monitor DevSecOps KPIs and metrics
Lead the DevSecOps agile planning and stand-up meetings (ScrumMaster)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
3-5 years of project management experience in technology environments
Experience with Agile and/or DevOps methodologies
Strong understanding of IT operations, security principles, and software development
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
Experience with project management tools (Jira, Big Picture, etc.)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
