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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Systems Engineer 3

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$113.9k - $156.6k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 6 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • 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 and integration; technical risk identification and management strategies; and verification and validation principles is required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance is required, and U.S. citizenship is required.
  • The role requires the ability to work on a computer for extended periods and hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
  • The role requires the ability to work in a hybrid environment and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • Handle advanced tasks in requirements engineering, systems integration, verification and validation, and model-based systems engineering.
  • Lead system and decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management efforts.
  • Take on significant project responsibilities and guide junior engineers.
  • Develop architecture and designs, conduct technical monitoring, and manage the systems lifecycle.
  • Communicate and collaborate to drive project success.
  • Mentor less experienced team members.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
  • A background in the aerospace and defense industry.
  • 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 the 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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