Sr Electrical Engineer; Project Engineer

Position: Sr Electrical Engineer (Project Engineer)
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 Electrical Engineer (Project Engineer) role involves leading the design, development, modification, and evaluation of highly complex electrical components and systems. This role is suited to experienced Electrical Engineers who are ready to step in the Responsible Engineer role on new programs at Sierra Space.

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.

Job Responsibilities Lead the design and development of highly complex electrical components and systems.

Act as the technical lead for specialized projects, ensuring successful project execution and maintaining technical excellence throughout.

Modify and evaluate existing electrical systems and components to improve performance and efficiency.

Manage vendors and proactively address issues within the supply chain.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical designs meet project requirements and standards.

Conduct tests and simulations to validate the performance of electrical systems and components, and document design processes, test results, and modifications for future reference.

Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting assistance for electrical systems and components.

Stay updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering and applying new knowledge to ongoing projects.

Organize team meetings and contribute to project planning and progress discussions.

Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced engineers and technicians.

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience. Or, a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.

Experience serving as a Responsible Engineer (RE), driving hardware through its lifecycle, including development, qualification, integration & Test, Verification & Validation, and certification.

Advanced knowledge of electrical and avionic systems architectures and their design.

Readiness to provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers.

Ability to work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams.

Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.

Knowledge of systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.

Experience performing trade studies to support subsystem architecture decisions.

Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in electrical design software such as Capital, AutoCAD…