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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Systems Engineer 3

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMissouri, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • At least 6 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field is required.
  • Advanced proficiency with systems modeling and simulation tools is required.
  • Practical knowledge of multiple engineering principles and practices is required.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams is required.
  • Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation and allocation; systems design; systems integration; technical risk identification and management strategies; and verification and validation principles is required.
  • Current and active Top Secret U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
  • The role requires the ability to work on a computer for extended periods and hand and finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform intermediate tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, verification and validation, and model-based systems engineering.
  • Conduct system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management with minimal supervision.
  • Lead smaller project tasks and support larger project components.
  • Apply working knowledge in architecture and design development, technical monitoring, and lifecycle management.
  • Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
  • Develop solutions and support organizational objectives.
  • Support software release planning, customer training, and fielding on upgraded systems.
  • Maintain relationships with key bomber fleet stakeholders and leadership.
  • Travel to SNC's Englewood, Colorado location and potentially other stakeholder locations for software planning and testing activities approximately 6–8 times per year.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
  • Background in the aerospace and defense industry.
  • Understanding of aircraft modifications and system upgrade processes.
  • Experience with the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet.
  • Familiarity with secure communications systems, software development, and testing processes.
  • Deep understanding of B-2 and bomber fleet aircraft and systems.
  • Experience with communication systems installations, baselines, capabilities, and testing.
  • Established relationships with Whiteman Air Force Base stakeholders, including the Test Squadron, Wing personnel, and Program Office.
  • Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools such as DOORS, Cameo, and MATLAB.
  • Practical knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, including requirements management and model-based systems engineering.
  • Experience or certification in International Council on Systems Engineering standards, including Associate Systems Engineering Professional or Certified Systems Engineering Professional.
  • Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including use of high-impact trade studies.
  • Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements.
  • Agile methodologies and Scrum Master certification.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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