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Sierra Space · 2 months ago

Principal Systems Engineer (Clearance Required)

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $233K/yr

15+ years exp

Sierra Space is a company focused on enabling humanity to live and work in space. The Principal Systems Engineer will lead the development and implementation of advanced system solutions, ensuring alignment and integration of subsystems throughout the product development lifecycle.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and drive the development and implementation of advanced system solutions

Provide alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle

Champion the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development

Glue segments and subsystems together via top-down decomposition of stakeholder requirements, traceability through development artifacts, and bottom-up validation and verification of the system

Shepherd the team through technical development milestones, track performance measures and identify technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution

Plan and drive multidisciplinary system development initiatives and architect comprehensive systems that integrate multiple subsystems

Resolve conflicting system requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives

Lead the derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of system requirements and architectures

Define and document system concepts of operation

Plan, define, and lead development milestone reviews, oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance

Identify and manage technical risks while developing mitigation strategies

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement and help define and implement corporate Systems Engineering policies and processes

Ensure effective communication with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution

Qualification

Systems Engineering principlesRequirements managementSystems architecture developmentSystem integrationVerificationModel 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

Current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment

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 8%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

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