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Sierra Space · 12 hours ago

Sr Systems Engineer, Software

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $198K/yr

10+ years exp

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. The Sr Systems Engineer will contribute to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions, overseeing system requirements, architecture, and integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and successful execution.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development and implementation of advanced system solutions by providing alignment, connection and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle

Champions the viewpoint of the integrated whole during system development and works to 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

Shepherds the team through technical development milestones, tracks performance measures and identifies technical risks to arrive at a compliant and cohesive system solution

Promotes Systems Engineering principles and has expertise across the major systems engineering skills including requirements management, system architecture development, concept of operation definition, system integration and system verification

Leads teams to execute systems engineering scope and helps to develop systems thinking in others

Leads the specification, architecting, and integration of complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives

Oversees the derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of system requirements and architectures, as well as define and document system concepts of operation

Leading development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables will be a key responsibility, alongside overseeing system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance

Identifies and manages technical risks, develops mitigation strategies, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement

Adheres to established engineering processes and standards and communicates effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution

Qualification

Systems Engineering principlesRequirements ManagementSystems ArchitectureSystems IntegrationVerificationValidationModel Based Systems EngineeringTechnical Performance TrackingProject ManagementProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailMentoringAdaptability

Required

Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +8 yrs experience)

Typically, 10+ years of related experience (or Masters + 8 years of experience)

Demonstrated expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a comprehensive understanding of the systems development lifecycle

Progressive experience across the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation

Progressive experience developing systems architecture and performing systems integration, verification, and validation (V&V) activities

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products

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

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

Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, including hardware and software subsystems and components

Strong understanding of project management methodologies including risk management and technical performance tracking

Strong understanding of technical baseline and configuration management

Proven experience in leading 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

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