Sierra Space · 1 day ago
Sr Systems Engineer - Launch Systems Integrator
Centennial, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $198K/yr
10+ years expSierra 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 by providing alignment, connection, and direction to the technical team throughout the product development lifecycle.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the specification, architecting, and integration of complex system solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives
Oversee the derivation, decomposition, allocation, tracing, and management of system requirements and architectures
Define and document system concepts of operation
Lead development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables
Oversee system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance
Identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement
Adhere to established engineering processes and standards
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution
Qualification
Required
Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +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
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret, or above, 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
Active Secret, or above, DoD security clearance
Experience in launch vehicle (LV) mission integration with focus on development, documentation, and verification of LV to Spacecraft (SC) interface requirements
Experience supporting the coordination of LV mission unique hardware/services/operations required for SC launch
Knowledge of launch vehicle environments, constraints, and integration processes
Familiarity with LV User Guides and Range safety requirements (e.g., SSCMAN 91-710)
Experience supporting integrated operations such as SC to LV match mate, SC encapsulation, launch site transport, mate to LV, and integrated systems testing
Experience participating in mission integration working groups (Mission Design, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Contamination, Thermal, Day-of-Launch, Ground Operations, Launch Operations, etc.)
Experience supporting or developing Launch System status presentations for Customer Program-level reviews (PMRs, SRR, PDR, CDR, PSR, etc.)
Experience with launch countdown rehearsals and integrated anomaly resolution during launch operations
Familiarity with spacecraft-to-launch vehicle interface documentation and requirements management
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
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
And more
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.69B2023-09-26Series B· $290M
2021-11-19Series A· $1.4B
Leadership Team
Amish Patel
Chief Operating Officer
Shay Nicole
Senior Manager, Marketing
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