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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 month ago

Principal Systems Software Engineer

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

14+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a leader in aerospace and defense, expanding its Systems Engineering capability in the Plano, TX area. As a Principal Systems Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high standards for performance and reliability.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Analyzing context of deliverable solutions against constraints and available technology

Exercising independent judgment on software architecture, methods, and techniques to achieve results

Lead system architecture and software design

Qualification

Systems IntegrationSoftware EngineeringRequirements ManagementPythonC++ModelingSimulationControls SystemTechnical Risk ManagementAgile MethodologiesCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 14 or more years of relevant experience

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices

Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles

Software Systems Experience

Working knowledge of Python, C++

Modeling and Simulation

Controls System

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment

Preferred

SIL Software Integration

Advanced Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB

Experience or certification in INCOSE standards

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high impact trade studies and other measures

Knowledge of industry standard Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools

Thorough understanding of establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)

Experience integrating with existing or legacy aircraft platforms

Experience working agile methodologies with Atlassian tools