Position: Sr. Facilities Manager
About: Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company, is building platforms in space to benefit life on Earth. With over 30 years and 500 missions of space flight heritage, Sierra Space is enabling the future of space transportation with Dream Chaser, the world’s only winged commercial spaceplane. Expected to launch in 2023 on a series of NASA missions, Dream Chaser can safely carry cargo and eventually crew to on-orbit destinations, returning to land on compatible commercial airport runways worldwide. Sierra Space is also constructing the LIFE habitat, a three-story commercial habitation and science platform designed for low Earth orbit (LEO). Both Dream Chaser and LIFE are central components of Orbital Reef, a mixed-use business park in LEO being developed by principal partners Sierra Space and Blue Origin, expected to be operational by 2027.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred; minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role; experience in the space industry or a related high-tech industry highly desirable; strong knowledge of facilities management principles, practices, and regulations; proven ability to manage large-scale facilities projects and budgets; excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities; proficiency in facilities management software and tools; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Benefits: 401(k) with a 150% match up to 8%, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, 3 weeks paid time off, annual incentive pay based on performance