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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 2 days 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, specializing in innovative ISR and aviation systems. The Principal Systems Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems, working closely 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 EngineeringSoftware Systems ExperienceModelingSimulationRequirements ManagementC++PythonTechnical Risk ManagementAgile MethodologiesCybersecurity PrinciplesSafety-Critical Software StandardsCommunication Skills

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

Modeling and Simulation

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

Preferred

Working knowledge of Python, C++

Controls System

SIL Software Integration

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

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

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

Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and safety-critical software standards