Mission Design Engineer I

Sierra Space

. Support senior engineers in mission design and analysis projects .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,685 - $106,817 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in mission design and modeling, with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively. Proficient in collaborating with teams to achieve project goals and deliver technical documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mission Design SupportSystems Design PrinciplesModeling And SimulationTechnical DocumentationTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Mission AnalysisMission Requirements DerivationPerformance Parameter EvaluationAnalytical MethodsData Collection And Analysis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamworkFollowing Instructions

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft DevelopmentSystem-Of-SystemsTechnical Problem SolvingProject GoalsMission Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support senior engineers in mission design and analysis projects
Define mission parameters and derive driving mission requirements for novel spacecraft development
Parse mission objectives and produce mission modeling and simulation data using analytical methods
Create constellation and system-of-systems models to evaluate mission performance parameters
Communicate analysis results to the broader design team
Assist with analysis, modeling, and simulation of system and system-of-systems performance parameters
Collect and analyze mission design and system performance data
Help develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope and complexity
Prepare technical documentation and reports
Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals and meet deadlines
Communicate technical concepts verbally and in writing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
Typically entry-level 0–2 years of experience
Basic knowledge and understanding of systems design and development principles
Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from senior engineers
Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Collaborative work culture
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities