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Sierra Space · 1 month ago

Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Engineering Lead

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$154K/yr - $212K/yr

15+ years exp

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company that builds missions and systems to keep our world secure. The Principal Systems Engineer will lead the development and implementation of advanced system solutions, ensuring alignment and direction throughout the product development lifecycle.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

Responsibilities

Providing expertise and leadership implementing sound Systems Engineering processes across the enterprise

Performing technical planning and ensuring quality execution of technical work for the Systems Engineering team

Communication of Systems Engineering products to peers, leadership and customers in electronic, presented and documented forms

Ensuring adequate tools and processes are in place to enable success of the Systems Engineering and Architecture team

Acting as a thought leader and mentor in the Systems Engineering field

Qualification

Systems Engineering principlesRequirements managementSystems architecture developmentSystems integrationVerificationValidationModel Based Systems EngineeringTechnical performance trackingProject management methodologiesProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +13 yrs experience)

Typically 15+ years of related experience (or Masters + 13 years of experience)

Ability to drive multidisciplinary system development initiatives, architect comprehensive systems integrating multiple sub-systems

Advanced expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle

Robust experience across multiple system development life cycles, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation

Expertise in developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities

Ability to contribute to corporate Systems Engineering policy and process definition and implementation

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Extensive experience with Requirements Management and Model Based Systems Engineering tools and frameworks, such as DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, and SysML

Robust understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components

Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking

Robust understanding of technical baseline and configuration management

Proven experience in leading major projects and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers

Experience or certification in INCOSE standards

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

And more

Company

Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees