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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 2 days ago

Sr Systems Engineer

Lone Tree, 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, committed to advancing innovative technologies that support critical security needs. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a vital role in developing and integrating ground-based air defense systems and CUAS technologies, ensuring they meet rigorous performance standards through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between software and hardware, contributing to a diverse range of projects within the defense sector.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms

Guiding them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and test using progressive tools

Taking system-level ownership of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle

Ensuring they meet rigorous performance and reliability standards

Collaborating closely with project engineers, external customers, and field-based employees to integrate various technological components into cohesive and effective defense mechanisms

Working alongside our software team to develop and field software for these systems

Ensuring seamless integration and functionality

Collaborating with internal hardware design engineers, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure that all components work together harmoniously

Bridging the gap between software and hardware, and coordinating efforts among different engineering disciplines

Working on a diverse range of projects, including fielded systems, new developmental contracts, and internal research and development initiatives

Qualification

System EngineeringRequirements ManagementSystems IntegrationModel Based System EngineeringTechnical Risk ManagementVerificationValidationMulti-disciplinary TeamworkAerospaceDefense KnowledgeTechnical Performance MeasurementsINCOSE Standards Certification

Required

Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices

Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

Thorough 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

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

Preferred

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

Knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

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

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