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Sierra Space builds the Dream Chaser spaceplane, satellites and the ground systems that operate them. Most of its openings are in Colorado (Louisville, Englewood and Broomfield), with technician and quality roles in Middleton, Wisconsin, and many roles ask for a US security clearance.

, SpaceJobs.Now lists 179 open jobs at Sierra Space; their typical pay runs $103k to $239k a year, with a median of $141k.

$103k–$239k/yr

Typical pay, live

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Read 7 Nov 2026, 10:01 UTC
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Sierra Space at a glance

Sierra Space builds the Dream Chaser spaceplane, satellites and the ground systems that operate them. Most of its openings are in Colorado (Louisville, Englewood and Broomfield), with technician and quality roles in Middleton, Wisconsin, and many roles ask for a US security clearance.

179 roles taken from its careers site on 2026-11-07
Sites with open roles
Colorado (156), Wisconsin (12), North Carolina (3), Virginia (2) and Alabama (1)
Part of the industry
Spacecraft & stations · Spaceplanes and satellites
Where its roles come from
Its public Workday career site (198 openings on 29 Oct 2026), each posting read in full.
Pay in its postings
Today 96.1% of its open roles give a pay range.
Applying
Through Sierra Space's careers site: the Apply button on a role opens that posting there. Screening, interviews and the offer all run between you and Sierra Space; we are not part of it.

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What Sierra Space pays

Read from the ranges on its open jobs · 2026-11-07
$103k–$239k/yrMiddle half, today

The median is $141k/yr over the 172 open jobs with a posted range, and single figures go from $33.3k/yr up to $347k/yr. Interns, technicians and senior engineers all sit in that figure; the table below separates the disciplines.

Measured from 168 distinct posted rates, at this employer, each as a year's pay (an hourly rate × 2,080 hours). 7 of the 179 open jobs here state no pay.

DisciplineOpen jobsMiddle half
Programs & Business36$109k–$272k/yr
Systems, Integration & Test29$141k–$248k/yr
Ground Software & IT23$103k–$215k/yr
Manufacturing & Technicians22$62k–$210k/yr
Mechanical, Structures & Thermal18$91.7k–$197k/yr
Supply Chain & Facilities18$86.3k–$217k/yr
Flight Software & GNC13$150k–$272k/yr
Quality & Mission Assurance7$70.1k–$189k/yr
Avionics & Electrical5$163k–$215k/yr
Launch & Mission Operations5$129k–$190k/yr
RF, Communications & Payloads2$113k-$189k/yr2 posted figures
Propulsion & Engines1$137k-$189k/yr1 posted figure

The top-paying Sierra Space jobs open now

Every 179, highest pay first

The middle half is the 25th percentile of what roles pay (the middle of each posted range, as a year's pay: an hourly rate counts at 2,080 hours, 40 a week for 52 weeks) to the 90th-percentile posted top, measured the same way for every list on the site. A posting's range is base salary only: stock, sign-on money and bonuses are extra where a company offers them. The methodology explains how each pay figure is measured and graded.

What Sierra Space looks for

The usual bar in each discipline Sierra Space is staffing right now. A posting can ask for more or less (a clearance, a degree, years on hardware), so check the role itself before applying.

Programs & Business36 open at Sierra Space

A business, finance, law or engineering degree; program managers often hold a PMP or an engineering background.

Systems, Integration & Test29 open at Sierra Space

An engineering degree; test technicians often come from the military or a technical program.

Ground Software & IT23 open at Sierra Space

A computer science degree or equivalent experience; some programs need a US security clearance.

Manufacturing & Technicians22 open at Sierra Space

Often no degree: a trade school, apprenticeship or military background, plus certifications such as welding or IPC.

Mechanical, Structures & Thermal18 open at Sierra Space

A mechanical or aerospace engineering degree; CAD (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and FEA analysis for most roles.

Supply Chain & Facilities18 open at Sierra Space

Often no degree for logistics and maintenance; buyers and planners usually have business or supply-chain training.

Sierra Space's disciplines

Each discipline page covers the work itself, the usual entry bar and the pay posted for it across the industry.

Avionics & Electrical5 at Sierra SpaceFlight Software & GNC13 at Sierra SpaceManufacturing & Technicians22 at Sierra SpaceSystems, Integration & Test29 at Sierra SpaceLaunch & Mission Operations5 at Sierra SpacePrograms & Business36 at Sierra Space

Sierra Space pay by occupation, from its own postings: Software engineer pay, GNC engineer pay, Program manager pay, Systems engineer pay, Mechanical engineer pay, Test engineer pay, IT professional pay, Supply chain professional pay.

For the wider picture, open the pay tables for every discipline or the space employers that pay the most.

Sierra Space sites with openings

A town's page gathers the space roles open there, Sierra Space's and its neighbours', ranks the busiest employers and points to nearby towns.

Louisville, COCentennial, COBroomfield, COEnglewood, COMiddleton, WIMadison, WIArlington, VAHuntsville, AL

Questions about Sierra Space

How do I apply to Sierra Space?

Choose a role below and use its Apply button, which opens that posting on Sierra Space's careers site; the application goes straight to Sierra Space. Screening, interviews and any offer happen between you and the company, without us.

What does Sierra Space pay?

Across the 172 open Sierra Space jobs that give a pay range, the middle of the market is $103k–$239k/yr and the median $141k/yr. The lowest posted figure is $33.3k/yr and the highest $347k/yr. These are base salary ranges as the postings give them; equity, bonuses and relocation help come on top where offered.

Which disciplines is Sierra Space staffing?

Of its 179 openings, the largest groups are programs & business (36), systems, integration & test (29) and ground software & IT (23).

What does Sierra Space ask for in program management and business jobs in space?

A business, finance, law or engineering degree; program managers often hold a PMP or an engineering background. The exact bar is in each Sierra Space posting.

How fresh is this list of Sierra Space roles?

We read Sierra Space's public careers site every night. A role stays here as long as Sierra Space keeps it up, dated with our last check.

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