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) , Software Engineer (6) , Supply Chain (6) , Human Resources (5) , Manager (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 29 reviews)); "Good pay for manufacturing engineers" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good benefits and retirement plan" ((in 25 reviews)); "401K match is great in theory." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great company culture" ((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 34 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent." ((in 24 reviews)); "Toxic culture created by CEO who does not live company values or care for you input and expertise." ((in 12 reviews)); "Nepotism at its pure finest." ((in 8 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 8 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

(287 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 287 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

287 reviews

5.0

Apr 3, 2023

Good company, exciting products

Planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Building spaceplanes and space stations

Cons

After breaking off from SNC this company is starting from the ground but will get all of its credibility and more money with first launch

5.0

Mar 27, 2023

Great place to work

Sr manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent 401k matching, great working atmosphere, exciting projects to be a part of and contribute to

Cons

Work life balance shifted toward more work and less balance.

5.0

Feb 25, 2023

Fantastic Company

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Top-tier team. Exciting project.

Cons

Fast paced, high-consequence, somewhat stressful

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Jobs at Sierra Space

Software Engineer III/Sr, Flight Software

Sr Software Engineer, Product Owner - Ground Software

Sr Program Cost Scheduling & Control Analyst - Earned Value