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) , Software Engineer (5) , Technician (5) , Engineering Technician III (4) , Program Manager (4) , Systems Engineer II (4) , Test Engineer (4)

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

"Generally good people" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good benefits and retirement plan" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good pay for manufacturing engineers" ((in 24 reviews)); "401K match is great in theory." ((in 13 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 32 reviews)); "Simply put...... the multiple and continued layoffs hurt." ((in 18 reviews)); "Toxic culture created by CEO who does not live company values or care for you input and expertise." ((in 13 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 8 reviews)); "Too many managers that do not know how to manage." ((in 6 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

(286 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 286 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

286 reviews

2.0

Feb 10, 2026

Mismanagement

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Other engineers that i've worked with -Benefits

Cons

-Management -Rarely anyone is in the office

2.0

Feb 9, 2026

Great Mission, Poor Execution

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good pay - Exceptional 401k match - Great mission

Cons

- Disposable workforce mentality - Personality driven, not data driven decision-making at highest levels - Does not reward performance, rather sustains certain "good ol boys" - Major communication issues - Inexperienced leaders in key roles (COO)

4.0

Feb 5, 2026

Mostly Good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of legacy successes Very interesting and engaging work Work/Life Balance 401k match Good Compensation

Cons

Uncertain future (But that's the case for most companies in this industry)

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