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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 2 days ago

Systems Engineering - Functional Lead

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $197K/yr

10+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, seeking a Functional Lead for the Systems Engineering discipline at their Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security business area. The role involves charting the course for Systems Engineering through mentorship, process establishment, tool implementation, and training, while ensuring high standards and alignment with industry practices.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the Systems Engineering discipline through mentorship, talent calibration, hiring, program reviews, and communication. In essence, taking care of the Systems Engineers at IAS and ensuring that standards are upheld

Work closely and align with IAS SE SME in developing and implementing the strategic 3-5-10 year SE roadmap

Hold responsibility for the execution of 1-year tactical roadmap for Systems Engineering

Lead specialized SE team to support functional and program needs across IAS

Establish and manage processes for Systems Engineering execution and technical excellence at SNC

Including document creation, instruction generation, reference authoring, and the continuous improvement of all SE documentation, ensuring alignment with current Aerospace and Defense industry standards

Chart the course for current and future tool implementation at SNC

To include requirements management, architecture development, simulation and analysis, configuration management, risk management, traceability and tool integration

Stay informed on current and emerging SE technologies and methodologies through internal and external communities of practice

Support product realization team in SE tool trade studies, capability assessments, user checkout, and tool adoption

Support external training selection as well as development, administration, and support of general or specialized internal training for all SNC Systems Engineers

Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle

Managing changes to system configurations and maintaining documentation to ensure consistency and traceability

Implementing processes to evaluate and control changes to the system design and documentation

Working closely with Program Managers and Project Engineers to help with planning and managing of project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion

Qualification

Systems EngineeringModel-Based Systems EngineeringRequirements ManagementRisk ManagementConfiguration ManagementJamaCameo Enterprise ArchitectureDOORsSysMLUMLIntegration ManagementFMEAFTATechnical DocumentationINCOSE SEP CertificationOMG Modeling CertificationMATLAB/SimulinkRegulatory KnowledgeCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering or other related disciplines and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

A working understanding of systems engineering principles and practices as specified in ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and INCOSE SE Handbook v5

Working knowledge and proficiency with SE related tools including Jama, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, DOORs etc

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams including electrical, software, mechanical, test, certification, cyber, network and infrastructure, mission engineering, etc

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Expertise in MBSE tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rational Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect to create and manage system models spanning the Systems Engineering lifecycle

Requirements Management: Requirements Elicitation and Analysis, Ability to capture, analyze, and document stakeholder needs and translate them into technical specifications

Proficiency in using SysML, UML, or other modeling languages to create system architecture and detailed designs

Experience with Integration and Interface Management, designing and managing system interfaces to ensure compatibility and integration of subsystems

Familiarity with government reference architectures and how to align solution architectures

Proficient with identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle

Familiarity with conducting safety assessments, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), to identify and mitigate potential hazards

Proficient in developing and executing test cards or plans to verify that the system meets all requirements and functions as intended

Demonstrated experience ensuring that modifications comply with relevant standards and regulations, such as those set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or military standards

The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

INCOSE SEP Certification

OMG Modeling Certification

Experience applying MOSA principles to design systems with modular components and open standards to ensure interoperability, ease of upgrades, and reduced lifecycle costs which includes open standards such as OMS, UCI, FACE, UAI etc

Familiarity of simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink to model, analyze, and validate system behavior

Experience in effectively communicating with stakeholders, including SNC leadership, customers, regulatory bodies, and team members

Understanding of Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance Standards and experience applying these requirements, such as FAA regulations for civil aircraft or DoD standards for military aircraft

Familiarity with certification processes and documentation required for aircraft modifications

Experience with creating clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements specifications, design descriptions, test plans, and user manuals

Familiarity conducting reviews and audits of technical reviews and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to SNC standards

Knowledge of integrating software and hardware components