Digital Engagement & Content Lead

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.

We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Define and articulate our competitive differentiation and position within the defense and aerospace market. Translate that positioning into an effective website content strategy, messaging framework, and site architecture.
• Refresh existing website content and develop new material that advances our brand positioning and business priorities.
• Increase content visibility across traditional search, answer engines, and generative AI platforms through SEO, AEO, and GEO best practices.
• Establish and uphold editorial standards by reviewing content from contributors across the organization for quality, consistency, and brand alignment.
• Build and lead a community of practice that equips contributors, strengthens internal capabilities, and ensures the website remains an effective marketing and communications channel.
• Regularly analyze website performance and independently recommend improvements to user journeys, audience experience, traffic, engagement, and overall effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities - Social Media

• Own the social media strategy and calendar across all social media platforms, aligned to company milestones, product launches, and events.
• Create and adapt content for social - repurposing press coverage, executive commentary, product content, and event moments into platform-native posts.
• Manage day-to-day publishing, community engagement, and monitoring across Sierra Space's social channels.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications teams to brief and produce social-specific assets (graphics, short-form video, carousels).
• Coordinate social coverage and real-time content capture at major events, trade shows, and product launches.
• Track and report on social performance (engagement, reach, follower growth, share of voice) and use data to refine strategy over time.
• Monitor relevant industry, competitor, and press conversation to identify timely opportunities for Sierra Space to engage or comment.
• Partner with Communications to amplify press hits and coordinate messaging around sensitive announcements.
• Monitor follower engagement and the broader web for reputational risks, resolving or escalating issues as needed.
• Ensure all social content clears the appropriate internal review for government-sensitivity and export control requirements before publishing.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in digital communications, digital marketing, social media, multimedia, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ownership of corporate websites/CMS and social media channels.
• Strong writing and editing ability, particularly translating complex or technical subjects for different audiences.
• Demonstrated experience developing digital content strategies and executing channel-specific campaigns.
• Working proficiency with professional photo and video editing tools.
• Strong project-management skills and ability to manage multiple deliverables independently.

• Experience with SEO, website accessibility, CMS administration, and basic HTML/CSS.
• Experience with social listening, community management, and escalation of emerging reputational or operational concerns.
• Experience developing executive social media content.
• Experience with motion graphics or lightweight graphic design.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, space, or another complex technology sector.

Pay Range:

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education,experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporationis an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment withSierra Spaceor at any stage of the recruitment process, pleasecontact us.