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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 3 days ago

Principal Systems Engineer

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

14+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a leader in ISR and aviation, focusing on innovative, high-performance systems for the U.S. Air Force. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to work on complex airborne systems, leading system lifecycle responsibilities and defining technical culture and processes in a new office in Plano, TX.

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

Lead the development of system architectures and designs

Translate stakeholder and mission needs

Define system interfaces, data exchanges, and integration strategies

Lead integration and test planning

Qualification

System EngineeringRequirements ManagementModel Based System EngineeringTechnical Risk ManagementAerospaceDefenseDOORSRhapsodyMATLABAgile MethodologiesCybersecurity PrinciplesModelingSimulationControls SystemSIL Integration

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

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

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 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

Advanced 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

Modeling and Simulation

Controls System

SIL Integration

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.