Does Sierra Space pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sierra Space employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sierra Space. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sierra Space?

22% of Sierra Space employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sierra Space 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sierra Space?

Engineer (25) , Mechanical Engineer (16) , Systems Engineer (13) , Mechanical Engineer II (9) , Mechanical Engineer III (8) , Engineering Technician (7) , Supply Chain (6) , Human Resources (5) , Manager (5) , Technician (5) , Engineering Technician III (4) , Program Manager (4) , Software Engineer (4) , Systems Engineer II (4) , Test Engineer (4)

What are the pros of working at Sierra Space according to real employee reviews?

"Some great people" ((in 30 reviews)); "401k & benefits are good" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good pay for manufacturing engineers" ((in 23 reviews)); "401K match is great in theory." ((in 10 reviews)); "401(k) match, mission, smart team" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sierra Space according to real employee reviews?

"I have watched a lot of hard workers get pushed out of this place because of poor management and lack of leadership." ((in 33 reviews)); "Simply put...... the multiple and continued layoffs hurt." ((in 20 reviews)); "Toxic culture created by CEO who does not live company values or care for you input and expertise." ((in 12 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 10 reviews)); "Nepotism at its pure finest." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sierra Space layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sierra Space layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sierra Space in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sierra Space locations?

Louisville , Broomfield , Madison , Denver , Centennial , Durham , Lafayette , Colorado Springs , Kennedy Space Center , Middleton , Cape Canaveral , Centennial

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Sierra Space reviews

2.4

22% would recommend to a friend

(285 total reviews)

Fatih Ozmen

36% approve of CEO

10% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.3

Career opportunities

2.2

Culture & values

1.8

Senior management

Sierra Space has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 285 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sierra Space employee rating is 34% below average for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

285 reviews

1.0

Mar 15, 2026

Disappointing space venture

Operations engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Define processes never done on spacecraft before

Cons

Management was inexperienced and toxic

2.0

Mar 12, 2026

Poor Management

Senior electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Dream Chaser is a really cool vehicle

Cons

Constant change in leadership. Poor communication from the top. Layoffs common, leading to lack of resources. Unrealistic goals for launch date.

3.0

Mar 5, 2026

Reduced benefits, questionable leadership

Structural engineer iv

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fellow employees are great to work with. Paid OT is allowed by program with caps and is typically "voluntary" (Aka if your boss is pushing hours you should probably too) paid as straight time

Cons

The management is not great and due to mismanagement for the last several years. Funds are short, pressure is on, and leadership are not generous when it comes to merit or promotion increases. Promotions with <5% increase in salary are common.

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